LIN-2E31D2: Medieval silver penny

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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-2E31D2

Object type certainty: Certain
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A hammered silver Edwardian Irish penny, struck in Waterford between 1272-1377. On the obverse is a forward facing bust within a triangle with the legend: .EDW.R.ANGL'DNS hYB. On the reverse is a long cross with three pellets in each angle with the legend: CIVITAS WATERFOR. The coin has been bent, possibly for use as a love token.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.39 g
Diameter: 19.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 11th August 2027

Rally details.

This object was found at Central Searchers, Alford, Lincs

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 415

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: Waterford City
Type: Irish: penny of Edward I, second coinage, solid long cross (S 6246 - 6256)
Obverse description: Forward facing bust within a triangle.
Obverse inscription: .EDW.R.ANGL'DNS.hYB
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS WATERFOR
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine

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
Grid reference source: From a paper map
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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Audit data

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

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