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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-CE2632

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1333
Date to: Circa AD 1342

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.3 g
Diameter: 12.9 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E04848

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Farthing
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: Berwick
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Farthing: Edward III, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Class 8b, Withers type 8-10 (N 1094)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, devolved and poorly rendered.
Obverse inscription: EDWAR[-------] GRA
Reverse description: Long cross with bear's head in two quarters
Reverse inscription: VIL/[---]/ERV[---]
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair