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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-2B69C5

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: Exactly AD 1315
Date to: Exactly AD 1317

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 19 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 19th April 2014 - Saturday 19th April 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 II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 13 (N 1064)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, bifoliate crown with trefoil (or fleur) in the center
Obverse inscription: EDWAR ANGL DNS hYB
Reverse description: Long cross potent divides the legend. Three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Cross potent
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine