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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-81B8C6

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 1310
Date to: Circa AD 1314

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.74 mm
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 18.18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st March 2011 - Thursday 31st March 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: TG - Paper - Folder 33

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward II of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 11 (N 1060-1062), not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned head facing forwards. Triangular drapes. Short hair. Late 'S'.
Obverse inscription: [ ]ANGL DNS hY[ ]
Reverse description: Long cross with 3 pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS CAN TOR
Initial mark: unclear
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair