HAMP-AE38C1: Medieval coin : Halfpenny of Edward IV

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-AE38C1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Medieval halfpenny of Edward IV (first reign), minted at London, type 2, dating to 1464-1470. The coin is very worn with a ragged edge.
Reference: Probably North 1608

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1464
Date to: Circa AD 1470

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.38 g
Diameter: 13 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: winchester Museums Entry Form 3429

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
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, Withers London type 2 (N 1608)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, trefoils by neck unclear
Obverse inscription: [E]DW[ARD DIxGRA+REX+A[
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LON [DON]
Initial mark: Crown
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: East Hampshire (District)
Parish or ward: Steep (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU7524
Four figure Latitude: 51.01050214
Four figure longitude: -0.93231273
1:25K map: SU7524
1:10K map: SU72SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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