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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-E48084

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 19th November 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Obverse description: Very worn / defaced crowned bust facing forwards, inscription around. There is a letter G to the left of the neck of the bust, though to the right any corresponding mark has been removed.
Obverse inscription: EDW[AR]D DI G[RA REX A]NG
Reverse description: Long cross with quatrefoil at the centre, 3 pellets in each quarter, inscription around.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS EBORACI
Initial mark: Sun