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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-795331

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1279

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 11th September 2010

Rally details.

This object was found at West Hanney 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Y531

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: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 1 (N 1010-1013), not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: EDW REX ANGL DNS HyB +
Reverse description: A long cross dividing the reverse into quarters, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LON DON
Degree of wear: Worn: fine