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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-E60768

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1307
Date to: Circa AD 1327

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.56 g
Diameter: 16.71 mm

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Materials and construction

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

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 15 (N 1066-1068 & 1095-1099), not further defined
Obverse description: Bust of the King facing, crown is bifoliate with large central fleur-de-lys and spears between.
Obverse inscription: EDWAR R [ANGL DNS HYB]
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [CIVI] / TAS / LON / [DON]
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine