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COIN
Unique ID: HESH-2A3B04
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete silver long cross penny of Medieval date, probably Edward I - III (AD 1279 - 1377). Mint of London. The coin has lost almost 50% of the legend and is in three fragments.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1279
Date to: Circa AD 1377
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.96 g
Diameter: 17.63 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Hereford Museum Object Entry: HFDMG 3282
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I - III
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Penny of Edward I - III, not further defined
Obverse description: Front facing bust with plain neck and large crown.
Obverse inscription: [...] NGL DNS HY[B]
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quadrant.
Reverse inscription: CI[VI/TAS LO]N/DON
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Telford and Wrekin (Unitary Authority)
District: Telford and Wrekin (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Waters Upton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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