COIN

Unique ID: HESH-930D16

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1301
Date to: Circa AD 1310

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Hereford Museum Entry Form: HFDMG 2797

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: Obverse - double struck. Crowned bust facing; crown formed with a large central lis with down turned petals; bi-foliate side fluers and indistinct ornaments - the ornament on the left could be broken. chin pointed, eyes oval, drapery formed from two wedges.
Obverse inscription: EDWA R ANGL DNS HYB
Reverse description: Long cross divides the field and inscription; within each quarter are three pellets. The C on the reverse has a pointed back and is open, the other letters have neat serifs. The A is distinct being broad and unbarred, the T is very similar to the A having the same top-bar and distinct wedge shaped vertical element.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS CANTOR
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine