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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-7D7806

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1471
Date to: Circa AD 1483

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 14.5 mm
Width: 8.8 mm
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.25 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 23rd February 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: C4

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Fragment

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (second reign)
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Edward IV, Second reign (N 1641 - 1666)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: + E... E'
Reverse description: Long cross dividing the field into quarters; three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [CIVI]TAS x/L?... ('x': saltire stop)
Initial mark: Cross pierced
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair