BERK-ED2A1C: Medieval coin: Penny of Edward III

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-ED2A1C

Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn and double-struck silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377) dating to the period AD 1351-1355. The condition and the double-striking makes the coin difficult to read, however it belongs either to pre-treaty Series C, D or E and has a crozier before CIVI on the reverse. Mint of Durham.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1351
Date to: Circa AD 1355

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Wednesday 19th March 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2014.062

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: Durham
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: EDWARDVS [REX A]NGLI (F)
Reverse description: Long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter. Crozier mark before CIVI
Reverse inscription: CIVI / [TAS]/ DVNE / L[MIE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Welford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU3974
Four figure Latitude: 51.46363512
Four figure longitude: -1.4399954
1:25K map: SU3974
1:10K map: SU37SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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