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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-F53677

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 1299
Date to: Exactly AD 1318

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.36 g
Diameter: 12 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 11th November 2011

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Farthing
Ruler/issuer: Edward II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edward II not further defined
Obverse description: Facing crowned bust of king. Crown has three large fleurs de lys, two smaller ones between them.
Obverse inscription: +E R ANGLIE
Reverse description: Long cross quartering a circle of dots. Three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: LONDONIENSIS
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair