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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-1E2911
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A medieval penny of Edward III (1327-77), pre-treaty series E, mint of London, dating to 1353-55/6. There is a flat-topped E in EDWARDVS and an engravers error on the reverse legend to read TOS instead of TAS.
Reference: North 1167-70.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1353
Date to: Circa AD 1355
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.09 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Object Entry Form WINCM 278
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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, 4th coinage, pre-treaty E (N 1167-1170)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: +EDWARDVS.REX [A]NGLI
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: CIVI TOS LON DON (reverse barred N and barless N, no annulets between pellets)
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Winchester
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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