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Unique ID: HAMP-CCC676
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
A silver farthing, possibly of Edward I and dating to the period 1279-1307. London mint.
Notes:
This find was recorded at a rally and therefore the identification and photograph may not be of our usual standard.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1279
Date to: Exactly AD 1307
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.39 g
Diameter: 11.95 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 18th September 2015 - Sunday 20th September 2015
This object was found at Danebury Midweek Searchers Rally 18-20 Sept 2015
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Other reference: 17
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Farthing
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Farthing: Edward I, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: EDWARDVS REX AN
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU3138
Four figure Latitude: 51.14043425
Four figure longitude: -1.55826542
1:25K map: SU3138
1:10K map: SU33NW
Grid reference source: Recorded at a rally
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.