Coin

Unique ID: NLM-C96514

Object type certainty: Certain

Probably a medieval silver penny of Edward IV, second reign. The mint is York, Sede Vacante, c. 1472-5

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: AD 1472
Date to: AD 1475

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 0.95 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (second reign) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: York [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1351 - 1509 [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Type: Penny: Henry VI, Second reign (N 1622, 1622/1, 1623) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Crowned bust with small annulet by hair on right,.
Obverse inscription: [EDW]ARD DEI GRA […]
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter and quatrefoil in centre
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/EBO/[RACI]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair [scope notes | View all attributed records]

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial data

Region: East Midlands
County: Nottinghamshire
District: Newark And Sherwood
Parish: Caunton

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st November 2008

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Lisa Staves - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Ms Lisa Staves - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM13319

References cited

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    Created: Monday 20th April 2009
    Updated: Thursday 24th February 2011

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