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Unique ID: SUSS-3F0005
Object type certainty: Certain
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A double-struck Medieval silver long cross penny of Edwardian issue, c. AD 1279-1377. Mint of London.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1279
Date to: Circa AD 1377
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I - III
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Penny of Edward I - III, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with bifoliate side-fleurs.
Obverse inscription: + EDW[...]DNS hyB
Reverse description: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each quadrant.
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LON DON
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU9602
Four figure Latitude: 50.80960849
Four figure longitude: -0.63883657
1:25K map: SU9602
1:10K map: SU90SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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