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Unique ID: LANCUM-6A3897
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Medieval clipped silver hammered coin of Edward IV. A type V or VI penny of the light coinage. The coin was minted in Durham by Bishop Lawrence Booth (hence the B in the centre of the reverse). Both legends are illegible due to clipping and wear. Initial mark is unknown. Dates from 1465 to 1470 AD.
Diameter is 14mm and weight is 0.51g.
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1465
Date to: Exactly AD 1470
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.51 g
Diameter: 14 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 6th May 2013
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: Durham
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Edward IV, First reign, Light coinage (N 1591 - 1607)
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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