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Unique ID: LVPL-CFD618
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver farthing of Edward III (1327-1377) third (florin) coinage type 7, London mint, date is AD1344-1351. Reverse: CIVITAS LONDON; long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter. North no. 1135/1.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1344
Date to: Circa AD 1351
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st February 2017 - Tuesday 28th February 2017
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Farthing
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Farthing: Edward III, 3rd 'florin' coinage, type 4 (N 1135/1-2 / W 4)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: +EDW[AR]DVS REX
Reverse description: Long cross dividing legend.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LOn/DOn
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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