NLM-07B173: Medieval Coin: Penny of Edward II

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-07B173

Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Long cross penny, probably of Edward II (1307-1327), class 10cf5, issue of 1307-1310; clipped. The flan is dished in a manner sometimes seen with coins which have been robustly cleaned for identification.
Obverse description: Facing bust with bifoliate crown with curving band, drapery of angled wedges.
Obverse inscription: [+ED]WA R ANGL DN[S hYB]
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/[--/--]
Diameter: 17.9mm, Weight: 1.15gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1307
Date to: Exactly AD 1310

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.15 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 19th September 2018

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM40507

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward II of England
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 10cf5 (N 1043/1)
Obverse description: Facing bust with bifoliate crown with curving band, drapery of angled wedges
Obverse inscription: [+ED]WA R ANGL DN[S hYB]
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/[--/--]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: near Cleethorpes

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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