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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-0A1F04

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 1327
Date to: Circa AD 1377

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: Durham
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Penny, halfpenny or farthing of Edward III, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing bust. 'Spaniel ears' type hair. Crown slipped to the left.
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [ ]S/DV[ ]
Initial mark: unclear
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair