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Unique ID: BERK-D12F61
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation
A silver long cross penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307), Class 4b, struck in London AD 1283-1286. North N1024.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1283
Date to: Circa AD 1286
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 1.26 g
Diameter: 20.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 11th September 2010
This object was found at West Hanney 2010
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Other reference: Y395
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 4b (N 1024)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: EDWR ANG DNS hYB
Reverse description: A long cross dividing into 4 quarters, each quarter with three pellets 2 & 1 all within a border of beads.
Reverse inscription: CIVI / TAS / LON / DON
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU3993
Four figure Latitude: 51.634463
Four figure longitude: -1.437895
1:25K map: SU3993
1:10K map: SU39SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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