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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-290A33

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1464
Date to: Circa AD 1483

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 15.03 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 9th April 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OEF 6170

Materials and construction

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

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
Type: Penny: Edward IV, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing. Key to the right, uncertain letter or symbol to left
Obverse inscription: none - clipped
Reverse description: Cross with quatrefoil in centre, three pellets in each quadrant
Reverse inscription: none - clipped
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair