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A Medieval silver penny of Edward III
Obverse: "[...] REX (DOUBLE SALTIRE) [...] E (DOUBLE SALTIRE)" The legend has been double struck, the "REX" has a clear double image.
Reverse: "+ CIVI [TAS] EBOR A[CI]" Short cross separating four quadrants, each with a trefoil inside centre.
Initial mark is a Cross 3, made in either Calais, London or York during 1356 - 1361.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1356
Date to: Circa AD 1361
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.76 mm
Weight: 0.93 g
Diameter: 17.96 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Penny, halfpenny or farthing (Fourth coinage) of Edward III not further defined
Obverse description: Worn crowned bust looking forward. Double struck legend with double saltire at 6 and 10 O'Clock
Obverse inscription: [...] REX "xx" [...] "xx" [...]
Reverse description: Short cross separating four quadrants, each with trefoil design.
Reverse inscription: CIVI [...] EBOR [...]
Initial mark: Cross 3
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TF4469
Four figure Latitude: 53.19858412
Four figure longitude: 0.15424494
1:25K map: TF4469
1:10K map: TF46NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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