Find Spot record 7634/2 - Silver Penny from Pinsley Green

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Summary

A silver penny of Edward I probably dating to the period AD 1300 to AD 1310.

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Full Description

<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, WMID-5F4816 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

Medieval coin: A complete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), probably dating to the period AD 1300 to AD 1310. Mint: London. Class: Probably 10cf. Diameter: 18.3mm Thickness: 0.7mm Weight: 1.3g.

Date: from 1300 AD to 1310 AD
Period: MEDIEVAL
Broad Period:
Method of manufacture: Struck or hammered
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Diameter: 18.3 mm
Weight: 1.3 grams
Completeness: Complete
OS GridRef: SJ5852946413
Easting: 358529
Northing: 346413
Date found: 2013-09-07
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Teresa Gilmore
Primary Identifier: Teresa Gilmore
Subsequent action: Returned to finder
County: Cheshire East
District: Cheshire East
Parish: Wrenbury cum Frith
Ruler: Edward I of England
Denomination: Penny
Mint: London
Coin Type: Edwardian class 10cf (N 1040-1043), not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing. Bifoliate crown. Round backed Es & Cs. Thin drapery
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse mintmark: LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 12: 10

<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, WMID-5F4816 (Web Site). SCH5176.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. WMID-5F4816.
  • <2> Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk. WMID-5F4816.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 58 46 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ54NE
Civil Parish WRENBURY CUM FRITH, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County DODCOTT CUM WILKESLEY, ACTON, CHESHIRE

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  • None recorded

Record last edited

Aug 6 2015 9:55AM