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COIN

Unique ID: BH-3714D1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Class: Long Cross Penny
Sub class: Wren type 3G.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Verulamium museum
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Post AD 1279
Date to: Ante AD 1282

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 1.35 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 10th October 2003

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Other reference numbers

Museum accession number: 03/101

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: Chester
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Obverse description: Head of monarch. Smaller, neater bust with a narrower face than earlier editions. Crown with fleurs on edge.
Obverse inscription: EDWR ANGL DNS HYB
Reverse description: Long Cross with three pellets in each corner.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/CES/TRIE