Record ID: IOW-C5D14F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver halfpenny of Edward I (1272-1307), minted at London. Possibly class 3g, 1280-1282 (North 1991: 33, ref: 1045/3; Withers 2001: 42, type 2). Obverse: EDWR [ANGL DNS] hYB; Crowned bust facing with a trifoliate crown and wedged drapery. Reverse: [C]IVI/TAS/LON/DON; Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 16.0mm. Weight: 0.60g. DA=12:7. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London. Withers, P. and B. 2001. Halfpennies and Farthings of Edwa…
Created on: Sunday 2nd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.