BERK-0DF6D0: Medieval coin: Edwardian penny

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-0DF6D0

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn and double struck silver penny of the medieval period. The coin dates to the reigns of Edward I - III (AD 1272-1377) and was struck at the Archiepiscopal mint of York, however the wear and double-striking of the coin makes any further identification difficult.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1272
Date to: Circa AD 1377

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st May 2014 - Monday 4th August 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2014.260

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I - III
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Penny of Edward I - III, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing. Double struck
Obverse inscription: (E)DW(...)
Reverse description: Long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter. Double struck
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: Lockinge (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4290
Four figure Latitude: 51.60727559
Four figure longitude: -1.39491003
1:25K map: SU4290
1:10K map: SU49SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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