SUSS-27B6A1: Medieval Coin: Severely Clipped Probable Long Cross Penny of Possible Edwardian Issue

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-27B6A1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A very worn and extremely clipped Medieval silver long cross penny of possible Edwardian issue, c. AD 1279-1377. The entire legend on both sides has been clipped to the inner beaded circle, leaving no information regarding obverse or reverse legend or mint.

The obverse depicts a crowned bust facing with bifoliate side fleurs, bushy hair and a pellet is visible by the neck on the right. According to Wren 1995, a pellet by the neck is used for pennies issued by Edward I (Class 10 ab) in London and an Irish issue of Edward IV. The detail on the other side of the neck is illegible. Initially believed to be a clipped halfpenny, further investigation revealed that the obverse bust was too large, as was the area within the inner circles.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1279
Date to: Circa AD 1377

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.4 g
Diameter: 12.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 11th November 2013

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: missing due to circumferential clipping.
Reverse description: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each quadrant.
Reverse inscription: missing due to circumferential clipping.

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Mid Sussex (District)
Parish or ward: Hassocks (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ3113
Four figure Latitude: 50.9016237
Four figure longitude: -0.13838997
1:25K map: TQ3113
1:10K map: TQ31SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Date listed is date submitted for recording.

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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