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Unique ID: ASHM-B5F8EC
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), dating to the period 1305-1307. Mint of Canterbury. Probably class 10cf.
The flan is worn with a chip and crack in the outer edge at 6 o clock (obverse).
The reverse inscription is a known die error in the spelling of Canterbury, normally CAN/TOR, here CAN/[..]N
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1305
Date to: Circa AD 1307
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm
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Other reference: ASHMBD628
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 10cf (N 1040-1043), not further defined
Obverse description: Front-facing, crowned bust.
Obverse inscription: EDW[...] GL DNS HY[...]
Reverse description: Long cross dividing the inscription with 3 pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: CI[.]/[.]AS/CAN/[.]N
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.