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Unique ID: LEIC-2AF102
Object type certainty: Certain
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Medieval silver halfpenny of Edward III, London mint, struck of centre, 1327-77.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1327
Date to: Circa AD 1377
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.63 g
Diameter: 15 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Halfpenny: Edward III, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: EDWARDVS REX (unbarred A, rounded E)
Reverse description: Long cross with three joined pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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