COIN

Unique ID: HESH-9BB893

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

Thanks are extended to Rob Webley (FLO) for his thoughts and comments on the identification of this coin

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.02 g
Diameter: 20.8 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 5a (N 1028)
Obverse description: Crowned head facing; the portrait is worn. The crowen has large central lius and side-fluers are tri-foliate. The collar / drapery is formed with two wedges and there is a small pellet between (although difficult to see). In the inscription open round backed E's, S is composite with central 'pot belly' swelling and large comma shaped contraction marks.
Obverse inscription: EDWA R ANG[L DN]S HYB
Reverse description: Long cross divides coin and inscription, in each quarter are three pellets. The L in LONDON, is also odd, top is almost forked.
Reverse inscription: [CIVI]TAS LONDON
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine