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COIN
Unique ID: DUR-7DECE7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver halfpenny of Edward I dating to the period AD 1272 to 1307.
The obverse depicts a forward facing crowned bust surrounded by the legend which reads EDW R ANGL DNS HYB. The reverse depicts a long cross with three pellets in each angle. The legend reads CIVI/TAS/LON/DON.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1272
Date to: Exactly AD 1307
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.36 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 15.49 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Halfpenny: Edward I, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust
Obverse inscription: EDW R ANGL DNS HYB
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Near Blyth
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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