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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-18269C
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Penny of Edward III (1327-1372), fourth coinage, Treaty issue of 1351-1361.
Obverse description: Bare shouldered facing bust with tall crown.
Obverse inscription: [--]DVS.RE[--]
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: : [CI]V[--]
Diameter: 17.7mm, Weight: 0.99gms, die axis: probably 12
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1351
Date to: Exactly AD 1361
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.99 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 21st March 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM25638a
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edward III, 4th coinage, treaty (N 1264-1273)
Obverse description: Bare shouldered facing bust with tall crown.
Obverse inscription: [--]DVS.RE[--]
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: [CI]V[--]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Owersby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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