NLM-B48295: Medieval Coin: Penny of Edward III or Richard II

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-B48295

Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Clipped penny, possibly of Richard II (1377-1399), cf. North no. 1327; star in legend might suggest Edward III (1327-1377) star-marked coinage of 1335-1343, though star is of five points rather than six or eight (North pages 45-46).

Obverse description: Facing bust with tall crown with low spurs between the fleurs, which are trifoliate left and bifoliate right, pointed chin, drapery of narrow wedges with forked end/s, five-pointed star in legend.

Obverse inscription: (--)R D'* [--]ANGLI

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

Reverse inscription: (CIVI/TAS)/LON/D(ON), Lombardic N.

Diameter: 16.3mm,Weight: 0.85gms, die axis: 3

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1335
Date to: Exactly AD 1399

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.85 g
Diameter: 16.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 12th September 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM37459

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: Edwardian class 15d (N 1095-1099)
Obverse description: Facing bust with tall crown with low spurs between the fleurs, which are trifoliate left and bifoliate right, pointed chin, drapery of narrow wedges with forked end/s, five-pointed star in legend
Obverse inscription: (--)R D'* [--]ANGLI
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (CIVI/TAS)/LON/D(ON)
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Amcotts

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 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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