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Unique ID: LANCUM-068648
Object type certainty: Certain
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Medieval silver hammered coin of Edward II and dates from 1307 to 1309AD. It is a type cf3b2 due to the style of the hair (Wire line B) letter A and crown with the damaged central fleur. The obverse legend reads EDWA R ANGL DNS hYB. The reverse legend reads as CIVITAS LONDON (London mint).
The diameter is 17mm, and the weight is 0.84g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1307
Date to: Exactly AD 1309
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.84 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 3rd December 2012
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Ruler/issuer: Edward II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Obverse inscription: EDWA R ANGL DNS hYB
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LON DON
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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