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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-408237

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1351
Date to: Circa AD 1352

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 1.06 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 8th May 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1663

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: Durham
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edward III, 3rd 'florin' coinage (N 1113-1130), not further defined
Obverse description: A forward facing, crowned bust of the king.
Obverse inscription: ED[WA R ANGL DNS H]YB
Reverse description: A long cross pattee dividing the legend, with three pellets in each angle. There is an annulet in the centre of each group of pellets and a saltire at the beginning of the legend.
Reverse inscription: VIL[LA DUR]REM
Initial mark: Cross pattee.
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor