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COIN

Unique ID: OXON-B475B0

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1483
Date to: Exactly AD 1485

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.66 g
Diameter: 15.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 6th July 2020 - Tuesday 6th July 2021

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Richard III of England
Mint or issue place: Durham
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Richard III (N 1684 - 1687)
Obverse description: Illegible
Obverse inscription: Crowned bust facing, S on breast
Reverse description: Long cross pattee dividing legend with three pellets and a D at the centre
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine