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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-808810
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Post Medieval silver penny of Edward VI in the name of Henry VIII, initial mark unclear, minted at London (Tower mint or Southwark), 1547-1551 AD, North 1883
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1547
Date to: Circa AD 1551
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.62 g
Diameter: 14.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 21st March 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC 020620
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward VI of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Edward VI, in the name of Henry VIII, 1547-1551 (N 1883 - 1888)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing slightly to right
Obverse inscription: [h D G ]ROSA SINE SPIN[A]
Reverse description: Square topped shield over long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/ LON/DON
Initial mark: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Misterton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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