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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-BBE819

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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: Circa AD 1465
Date to: Circa AD 1466

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.48 mm
Weight: 0.54 g
Diameter: 16.62 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Henry VI, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, G to the left of bust.
Obverse inscription: +EDWA[...]EX A
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle. Central quatrefoil.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS /
Initial mark: Rose
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine