COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-BABB54

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Find of note status

This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1465
Date to: Circa AD 1470

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 3.83 g
Diameter: 29 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 30th August 2015

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half ryal
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Gold half-ryal: Edward IV, First reign, Light coinage (N 1554 - 1558)
Obverse description: Front facing crowned figure standing in boat holding quartered shield and sword upright Rose on the ship's side and a banner inscribed E at the stern. E in the waves.
Obverse inscription: EDWARDDIGRAREXANGLZFRANCDNS
Reverse description: 16 short spokes eminating from small central rose. terminating in alternate crown lions and fleurs.
Reverse inscription: DOMINENEINFVRORETVOARQVAS ME
Degree of wear: Worn: fine