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Unique ID: ESS-E97C61
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A silver longcross penny of Edward I, c. 1272 - 1307. North class 2a (cf North, plate 1, no. 1014), minted in London from January to May 1280.
The obverse depicts a crowned bust facing with a cross pattee initial mark, and the inscription reads EDW R ANGL DNS HYB.
The reverse is a longcross with three ellets in each angle. The inscription reads CIVITAS LONDON
Dimensions: weight: 1.32g, diameter: 18.91mm, thickness: 0.85mm
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1280
Date to: Circa AD 1280
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.85 mm
Weight: 1.32 g
Diameter: 18.91 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 2a (N 1014)
Obverse description: crowned bust facing with cross pattee initial mark
Obverse inscription: EDW R ANGL DNS HYB
Reverse description: Longcross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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