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Unique ID: GAT-60C044
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A silver penny of Richard III (1483-1485).
Obverse: Forward facing crowned bust. ‘T’ and upper right key at neck. Legend inscription partially visible.
Reverse: Long cross with Quatre foil in centre. Three pellets in each quadrant. Legend inscription partially visible.
Find of note status
This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 15 mm
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 96811
Other reference: PAS2021-31
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Numismatic data
No numismatic data has been recorded for this coin yet.
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
County or Unitary authority: Isle of Anglesey (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Anglesey (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Talwrn
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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