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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-BE0115

Object type certainty: Certain
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A medieval silver penny, London mint. The obverse has a forward facing bust and the legend: EDWAR [---] DNS [---]. The reverse has a long cross with three pellets in each angle and the legend: CIVITAS LONDON.

The coin is very worn, but may be of Edward II and belong to North class 11 (1310-1314). It has been bent into an 'S' shape, suggesting possible reuse 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
Date from: Exactly AD 1310
Date to: Circa AD 1314

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.41 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 11th August 2007

Rally details.

This object was found at Central Searchers, Alford, Lincs

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 361

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 11 (N 1060-1062), not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing bust.
Obverse inscription: EDWAR [---] DNS [---]
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
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: Rigsby with Ailby (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF4376
Four figure Latitude: 53.261731
Four figure longitude: 0.142424
1:25K map: TF4376
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: 11 years ago

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