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COIN
Unique ID: DUR-5D9E03
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete silver farthing of Edward II dating to the period AD 1307 to 1327.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1307
Date to: Circa AD 1327
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.4 g
Diameter: 12.27 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Farthing
Ruler/issuer: Edward II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Farthing: Edward II, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing, crowned bust
Obverse inscription: EDWA...S REX A..
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
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 field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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