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Unique ID: WILT-572807
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver medieval halfpenny of Edward I, dating to the period of AD 1280 - 1281. Type 3g. Long cross with three pellets in each quadrant reverse type. Mint of London. North 1045/3
North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
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: 0.61 g
Diameter: 14.55 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 2018 - 04
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Halfpenny: Edwardian class 3 (N 1044-1045 / W 1-2)
Obverse description: Forward facing bust.
Obverse inscription: +[ED]WAR ANGL DNS HYB
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quadrant.
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LON DON
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4 Figure: SU0557
Four figure Latitude: 51.31209225
Four figure longitude: -1.92964911
1:25K map: SU0557
1:10K map: SU05NE
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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