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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-2B2AA8
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Penny of Edward I (1272-1307), class 3b issue of 1280
Obverse description: Facing bust with trifoliate crown with round jewels between the fleurs, drapery of detached triangles beside neck; large almond-shaped eyes; initial cross potent
Obverse inscription: +EDW [R] ANGL' DNS hYB
Reverse description; Long cross, three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription; CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Diameter:18.4mm, Weight: 1.18gms, 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 1280
Date to: Exactly AD 1280
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.18 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 12th November 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM41528
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 3b (N 1017)
Obverse description: Facing bust with trifoliate crown with round jewels between the fleurs, drapery of detached triangles beside neck; large almond-shaped eyes
Obverse inscription: +EDW [R] ANGL' DNS hYB
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: cross potent
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: near Gainsborough
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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