NLM-133643: Medieval Coin: Penny of Edward III

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-133643

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Silver coin. Penny of Edward III (1327-1377), third florin coinage of 1344-1351

Obverse description: Facing bare shouldered bust with tall bifoliate crown; initial cross potent.

Obverse inscription: +EDWAR REX ANGL DNS hYB

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

Reverse inscription: [CIVI/]TAS/LON/DON

Diameter: 19.9mm, Weight: 1.21gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1344
Date to: Exactly AD 1351

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.21 g
Diameter: 19.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 22nd August 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM37116

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, 3rd 'florin' coinage, type 4 (N 1116; 1123; 1125-1130)
Obverse description: Facing bare shouldered bust with tall bifoliate crown
Obverse inscription: +EDWAR REX ANGL DNS hYB
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [CIVI/]TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: cross potent
Die axis measurement: 6 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: Owersby

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

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Audit data

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

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