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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-8A2B25

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1461
Date to: Exactly AD 1476

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.56 g
Diameter: 15 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: Durham
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfpenny: Edward IV, not further defined (N 1545 - 1547, 1608 - 1612, 1667 - 1669)
Obverse description: Facing crowned bust, crown with joined fleurs, wavy hair.
Obverse inscription: [ED]WARD.REX[ANGL]
Reverse description: Long cross with three large pellets in each quarter, rose at centre of cross.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS[...]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair