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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-4B3791

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: Circa AD 1312
Date to: Circa AD 1314

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 21st September 2014 - Sunday 21st September 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: Canterbury
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 11b1 (N 1061/1)
Obverse description: Bifoliate crowned bust facing, angular back to C and E and unbarred A
Obverse inscription: EDWA R ANGL DNS hYB
Reverse description: Long cross pattee divides the legend, three pellets in each quarter. Angular back to C and E and unbarred A.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/CAN/TOR
Initial mark: Unclear but possibly cross potent
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine