NLM-0C8012: Medieval Coin: Penny of Edward III

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-0C8012

Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin fragment. Long cross penny of Edward III (1327-1377), probably third or florin coinage of 1344-1351, clipped or torn. London mint.

Obverse description: Facing bare shouldered bust, crown with angular possibly trifoliate fleurs with jewels of low triangular points and a central lis with upturned ends to its petals. Initial cross pattee. Possibly annulet punctuation.

Obverse inscription: +EDW R.A[--]hYB

Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle.

Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/[LON]/DON

Diameter: 17.3mm, Weight: 0.89gms, die axis: 11

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1344
Date to: Circa AD 1351

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.89 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st March 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM30400

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edward III, 3rd 'florin' coinage (N 1113-1130), not further defined
Obverse description: Facing bare shouldered bust, crown with angular possibly trifoliate fleurs with jewels of low triangular points and a central lis with upturned ends to its petals. Initial cross pattee. Possibly annulet punctuation
Obverse inscription: +EDW R.A[--]hYB
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/[LON]/DON
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: near Market Rasen

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

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