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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-2570C7

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 1471
Date to: Exactly AD 1483

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 14.79 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 25th October 2012 - Monday 2nd December 2013

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (second reign)
Mint or issue place: Durham
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Edward IV, Second reign (N 1641 - 1666)
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards with B to the left, the right-hand side is damaged. Initial is a rose.
Obverse inscription: EDW[ ]
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter. D in the centre of the cross.
Reverse inscription: Illegible due to wear.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair