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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-AF6343

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: Circa AD 1461
Date to: Circa AD 1464

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 16.6 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.8 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 12th November 2014 - Wednesday 12th November 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2593

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: Durham
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Edward IV, First reign, Heavy coinage, Class 4 (N 1541, 1543, 1544)
Obverse description: Crowned facing bust with possible pellet above on right side.
Obverse inscription: EDW[...]
Reverse description: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each angle and a rose at the centre.
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS D[...]
Initial mark: cross with concave or forked ends to the arms
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair