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Description: | Medieval coin; struck silver halfpenny of Edward I, Withers' type 1-8, dating to the period 1280-1299. The portrait is too worn to identify the type more closely. London mint. Cross pattee initial mark. Contraction marks not visibleObv. Crowned bust of king facing; trifoliate crownEDW R ANGL DNS HYBRev. Long cross pattee which divides the legend. Three pellets in each quadrantCI[VI/TA]S/LON/[DON]The coin bears some rust-coloured staining, which is probably indicative of being buried in close proximity to an iron object which has corroded away, or to being buried in iron-rich soil. Similar staining has been seen on other Edwardian silver coins from the same location.Diameter 14.8mm, thickness 0.6mm, weight 0.60gRef: Withers, pages 41-48
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