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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-635A20

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: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1314

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.79 mm
Weight: 0.3 g
Diameter: 10.92 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 9th October 2011 - Monday 8th October 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1998

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: Farthing: Edwardian class 11 (N 1070/1 / W 30)
Obverse description: A forward facing bust of Edward II, wearing crown with fleurs.
Obverse inscription: EDW[ARDVS R]EX AN
Reverse description: Long cross pattee dividing legend with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine