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Unique ID: LIN-FDBF74
Object type certainty: Certain
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A hammered medieval silver long cross penny of Edward I or II, Canterbury mint. The coin appears to be of North class 10 (1300-10). The obverse has a forward facing bust with the legend: EDWAR R ANGL DNS [HYB]. The reverse has a long cross with three pellets in each angle and the legend: CIVITAS CANTOR.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1279
Date to: Exactly AD 1344
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.25 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm
This object was found at Central Searchers, Alford, Lincs
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Other reference: 349
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 10 (N 1038-1043), not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing bust.
Obverse inscription: EDWAR R ANGL DNS [HYB]
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS CANTOR
Initial mark: Cross
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
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.
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