BH-345CBC: Medieval coin: penny of Edward II

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-345CBC

Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver long-cross penny of Edward II (r. 1307 - 1327). Class 11a coin, minted at London, 1310 - 1312.

Diameter: 18.5mm; thickness: 0.7mm. Weight: 1.23g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1310
Date to: Exactly AD 1312

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.23 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/7 - 4

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 11 (N 1060-1062), not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing (bi-foliate crown with broken left spear).
Obverse inscription: [E]DWA R ANGL DNS hYB
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: [Cross]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Royston

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Audit data

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

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