Record ID: SWYOR-758648 - MEDIEVAL coin

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Unique ID: SWYOR-758648

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of a medieval coin: a heavily clipped penny of Edward IV

A medieval silver coin: a heavily clipped penny, probably of Edward IV, second reign (1471-1483), York mint. It is 13.2mm in diameter and 0.6mm thick. It weighs 0.47gm.

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: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.47 g
Diameter: 13.2 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: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV 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: Edward IV, Second reign (N 1641 - 1666) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: A forward facing, crowned bust of the king.
Obverse inscription: Missing
Reverse description: A long cross pattee dividing the legend with a quatrefoil in the centre of the cross and three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: Missing
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair [scope notes | View all attributed records]

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial data

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: Generated from computer mapping software
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: Thursday 29th September 2011 - Thursday 6th October 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Carole Bloom - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Ms Carole Bloom - [view all attributed records]
Secondary identifier: Mr Wakefield Volunteer - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS Number 1615

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