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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-683E07
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Halfpenny of first reign of Edward IV (1461-1470) as identified by the finder, Light coinage issue of 1464-1470, North no. 1608.
Obverse description: Facing bare shouldered bust with tall bifoliate crown with straight sides; a trefoil either side of neck.
Obverse inscription: ED[---]NGL[--]X
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TA[s/]LON/[DON]
Diameter: 13.0mm, Weight: 0.40gms, die axis: 9
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1464
Date to: Exactly AD 1470
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.4 g
Diameter: 13 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 4th March 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM25152a
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfpenny: Edward IV, First reign, Light coinage, not further defined (N 1608 - 1612)
Obverse description: Facing bare shouldered bust with tall bifoliate crown with straight sides; a trefoil either side of neck
Obverse inscription: ED[---]NGL[--]X
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TA[S/]LON/[DON]
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Barnoldby le Beck
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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