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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-63B93D

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 1279
Date to: Circa AD 1301

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: CIMS OEF 7722

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edward I, long cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Trifoliate crowned bust facing forward
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Long cross pattee, dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVI/[TAS]/---/---
Initial mark: Illegible
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor