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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-CA2BB2

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 1282
Date to: Circa AD 1283

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 8th February 2014

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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 4a (N 1023)
Obverse description: Crowned bust forward. Bifoliate crown. Spearhead ornaments. Short hair. Comma punctation marks. Notch in tail of H
Obverse inscription: EDWR' ANGL DNS hYB
Reverse description: long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/CAN/TOR
Initial mark: cross potent
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine