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Unique ID: SOM-77FB40
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Medieval silver penny of Edward II (AD 1307-1327), dating to c. AD 1311-1312. Class 11a2, minted in London. North (1991: 36) No. 1060/2.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1311
Date to: Circa AD 1312
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.85 g
Diameter: 17.11 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 16th February 2017 - Thursday 16th February 2017
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Other reference: SCC receipt: 017360
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 11a2 (N 1060/2)
Obverse description: crowned bust facing, damaged left jewel, bifoliate crown, damaged neck punch.
Obverse inscription: EDW[A R A]NGL DNS hYB (Closed rounded E)
Reverse description: long cross pattee dividing legend with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/ LON/DON (closed, rounded C, S with swollen centre)
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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