HAMP-AF3375: Medieval coin : Penny of Edward IV (possibly)

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-AF3375

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Medieval silver long cross penny, perhaps of Edward IV (AD 1461 - 1470; 1471-1483), dating to the 15^th century. Mint of York. It was struck from a crude die and is very worn, clipped and bent.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.61 g
Diameter: 14 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013 - Tuesday 7th May 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Forn No.3609

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny, halfpenny or farthing of Edward IV
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter, quatrefoil in centre

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
To be known as: Whitchurch

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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