NLM-C76121: Medieval Coin: Penny of Edward I

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-C76121

Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Penny of Edward I (1272-1307), London mint class 8c issue of 1294-1299.

Obverse description: Facing bust with trifoliate crown with curved band, possibly mis-struck as two spearheads appear between outer fleur and central lis to the right. Stepped shoulder drapery, possibly similarly affected. Initial cross potent with strong serifs.

Obverse inscription: +EDW R' ANGL DNS hYB

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

Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON, egg-waisted S

Diameter: 19.3mm, Weight: 1.39gms, die axis: 9

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1294
Date to: Exactly AD 1299

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.39 g
Diameter: 19.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 10th April 2017

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM35975

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 8c (N 1035)
Obverse description: Facing bust with trifoliate crown with curved band, two spearheads appear between outer fleur and central lis to the right. Stepped shoulder drapery, possibly similarly affected by mis-strike
Obverse inscription: +EDW R' ANGL DNS hYB
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: cross potent with strong serifs
Die axis measurement: 9 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: near Gainsborough

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Updated: 6 years ago

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