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Unique ID: LIN-880B00
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver long cross penny of Edward I, London mint. The coin is Class 10cf, and dates from 1301-10.
On the obverse is a forward facing bust with bifoliate crown and an initial cross pattee. The legend reads EDWAR ANGL[---].
On the reverse is a long cross with three pellets in each angle. The legend reads CIVITAS LONDON.
Class:
Class 10
Sub class: cf
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1301
Date to: Exactly AD 1310
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.83 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 27th August 2011
This object was found at Central Searchers, Alford, Lincs
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Other reference: 481
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 10cf (N 1040-1043), not further defined
Obverse description: Facing bust with a bifoliate crown
Obverse inscription: EDWARR ANGL[---]
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TF4476
Four figure Latitude: 53.261461
Four figure longitude: 0.157404
1:25K map: TF4476
1:10K map: TF47NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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