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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 action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.39 g
Diameter: 19.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 11th August 2027
This object was found at Central Searchers, Alford, Lincs
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Other reference: 415
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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
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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