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Unique ID: LEIC-443172
Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver Medieval penny of Edward I or II, 18mm in diameter and 1mm thick. The coin is in good condition and has been very clearly struck. The obverse signs of the coin being struck twice. The first being off centre and rotated as can be seen clearly in the lettering. It has also been deliberately bent in two (possibly three) places as though attempting to halve it by hand? Obverse shows forward facing bust, inscription reads +EDWRANGLDHSHYB. The reverse shows long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Inscription reads CIVITASLONDON
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1272
Date to: AD 1327
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 18 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 7th March 2004
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Obverse description: forward facing bust
Obverse inscription: +EDWRANGLDHSHYB.
Reverse description: long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
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