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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-225435

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.3 g
Diameter: 12.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 20th October 2016 - Monday 24th October 2016

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Farthing
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Farthing: Edward III, 3rd 'florin' coinage, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: EDWARDVS REX with annulet stops
Reverse description: Longcross dividing legend with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS [LON D]ON
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine