WMID-094903: Medieval Coin: Penny of Edward I

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Unique ID: WMID-094903

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Medieval silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - AD 1307), Long Cross Class 3g, dating to the period AD 1280 - AD 1281. Initial Mark: Cross Potent. Mint of London (Tower). North (1991) Vol II, page 29, No 1022.

Diameter: 19.3 mm
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 1.1 g

The coin has possibly moved in the die, therefore the fleurs on the crown appear double struck. Also appears to be some damage to the outer edge of the coin.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1280
Date to: Circa AD 1281

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 19.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012 - Monday 31st December 2012

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 3g (N 1022)
Obverse description: Trifoliate crowned bust facing, large spearhead ornament on left. Lombardic h in legend, closed E. Composite S. Fleurs on crown appear double struck. No bar on N in DNS.
Obverse inscription: EDW R ANGL DI IS hYB
Reverse description: Long cross pattee divides legend with 3 pellets in each quarter. Closed C. Composite S.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Cross potent with large serifs.
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Llanyblodwel (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SJ2222
Four figure Latitude: 52.78991067
Four figure longitude: -3.15808539
1:25K map: SJ2222
1:10K map: SJ22SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst out detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

References cited

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Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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