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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-118208
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Medieval silver penny of Edward II dating to AD 1312 to 1314. Edwardian class 11, probably 11b1. Probably minted at Canterbury. North (1991:36) no.1061/1.
The coin has been double struck and moved 90 degrees in the die between striking hence the repeating legend.
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: 1.36 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2015 - Monday 2nd March 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 16427
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: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: EDWA[...]DNS hY DNS h[...]
Reverse description: Long cross pattee dividing legend with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVI/CIVI/TAS / C[AN]
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Norton Sub Hambdon CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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