NLM-C96514: Medieval Penny of Edward IV

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-C96514

Object type certainty: Certain
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Probably a medieval silver penny of Edward IV, second reign. The mint is York, Sede Vacante, c. 1472-5

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1472
Date to: AD 1475

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.95 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st November 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM13319

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (second reign)
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Henry VI, Second reign (N 1622, 1622/1, 1623)
Obverse description: Crowned bust with small annulet by hair on right,.
Obverse inscription: [EDW]ARD DEI GRA […]
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter and quatrefoil in centre
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/EBO/[RACI]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Newark and Sherwood (District)
Parish or ward: Caunton (Civil Parish)

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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