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Unique ID: LIN-F53E37
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Long cross probably class 3f (North 1021) dating to AD 1280-1. Minted in York. North (1991: 29).
Overall dimensions: 18.58mm in diameter and 0.86g in weight.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1280
Date to: Exactly AD 1281
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.86 g
Diameter: 18.58 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 3f (N 1021)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Long cross dividing legend with quatrefoil in centre; three pellets in each quarter and one in centre of quatrefoil.
Reverse inscription: [CIVI]/TAS/EBO/R[ACI]
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.