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COIN
Unique ID: BH-1B7A34
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver Long-cross penny of Edward I or Edward II. Classes 10ab-10cf, minted at Canterbury, 1300-c. 1310.
Dimensions: diameter: 19.2mm; thickness: 0.6mm. Weight: 1.39g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1310
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 1.39 g
Diameter: 19.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th August 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 13/59 - 89
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
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: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: +EDWA R ANG[L DNS hYB]
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/CAN/TOR
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Ashwell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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