LIN-07E157: Silver long cross farthing Edward I

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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-07E157

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A silver farthing of Edward I, mint of London. The obverse has been struck off centre, and has a forward facing bust with angled wedge drapery and the legend [ED]WARDV[S REX]. The reverse has a long cross with three pellets in each angle and the legend CIVI[TAS] LON[DON].

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1301
Date to: Exactly AD 1310

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.3 g
Diameter: 11.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 29th August 2011

Rally details.

This object was found at Central Searchers, Alford, Lincs

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 632

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Farthing
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 10 (N 1038-1043), not further defined
Obverse description: Facing bust struck off centre, angled wedge drapery.
Obverse inscription: [ED]WARDV[S REX]
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: CIVI[TAS] LON[DON]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Alford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF4476
Four figure Latitude: 53.261461
Four figure longitude: 0.157404
1:25K map: TF4476
1:10K map: TF47NW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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