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COIN
Unique ID: BERK-40DE07
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A very worn silver farthing possibly of Edward I or II, however the coin is too worn for a more accurate identification and dating. Uncertain mint (but probably London). AD 1279-1327.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1279
Date to: Circa AD 1327
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.55 mm
Weight: 0.3 g
Diameter: 10.7 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2017.349
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Farthing
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Farthing: Edwardian classes 1-15, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Steventon
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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