NLM-B32329: Medieval Coin: Penny of Edward II

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-B32329

Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Penny of Edward II (1307-1310), probably class 10cf5, if so, issue of 1307-1310; London mint. Chipped.

Obverse description: facing bust with wide bifoliate crown, probably crown 5; drapery of angled wedges. Initial cross pattee.

Obverse inscription: +EDWAR R ANGL DNS [h]YB

Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle.

Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON

Diameter: 19.5mm, Weight: 1.39gms, die axis: 3

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1307
Date to: Exactly AD 1310

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.39 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 24th April 2017

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM35960

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 10cf5 (N 1043/1)
Obverse description: facing bust with wide bifoliate crown, probably crown 5; drapery of angled wedges
Obverse inscription: +EDWAR R ANGL DNS [h]YB
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Bigby

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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