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Unique ID: SWYOR-2B15B7

Object type certainty: Certain

A Medieval silver coin: a halfpenny probably of Edward IV second reign (1471 - 1483), Wither's type 1-8 or 10, but the initial mark is not visible so it is impossible to be more precise. For reference see Withers' Halfpennies and Farthings - Edward IV - Henry VII page 31 onwards. North number 1667 probably.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1471
Date to: Circa AD 1483

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 0.67 mm
Weight: 0.35 g
Diameter: 12.1 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: Halfpenny [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (second reign) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: London [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1351 - 1509 [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Type: Halfpenny: Edward IV, Second reign, not further defined (N 1667 - 1669) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust
Obverse inscription: EDW[...]
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: [CIVI]/TAS/[...] (unbarred A in TAS)
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair [scope notes | View all attributed records]

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial data

Region: Yorkshire And The Humber
County: East Riding Of Yorkshire
District: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Parish: North Cave

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SE9132
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 31st July 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Mary Blevins - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Ms Mary Blevins - [view all attributed records]
Secondary identifier: Ms Amy Downes - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1565

References cited

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    Created: Thursday 3rd November 2011
    Updated: Wednesday 9th November 2011

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