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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-B45527
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Farthing of Edward II (1307-1327), Withers Type 30 issue of 1310-1314
Obverse description: Facing bust with button nose, tall bifoliate crown lacking intermediate jewels, drapery of angled wedges. Inner circle.
Obverse inscription: [EDW]ARDV[S REX]
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle; inner circle.
Reverse inscription: [CIVI/TAS/]LON/DON
Diameter: 12.5mm, Weight: 0.38gms, die axis: 12
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1310
Date to: Exactly AD 1314
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.38 g
Diameter: 12.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 13th March 2019
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM42813
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Farthing
Ruler/issuer: Edward II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Farthing: Edwardian class 11 (N 1070/1 / W 30)
Obverse description: Facing bust with button nose, tall bifoliate crown lacking intermediate jewels, drapery of angled wedges. Inner circle
Obverse inscription: [EDW]ARDV[S REX]
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle; inner circle.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/]LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 12 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 Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Scawby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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