YORYM-792242: Medieval coin: penny of Edward IV

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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-792242

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A clipped silver penny of Edward IV (First reign AD 1461 - AD 1470), dating to the period AD 1464 to AD 1470. Light coinage. Initial mark: Lis. Mint unknown. The coin has been heavily clipped removing the second half of the reverse inscription.

Diameter: 15.8 mm
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.6 g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1464
Date to: Circa AD 1470

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 15.8 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT: E04702

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)
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Penny: Edward IV, First reign, Light coinage (N 1591 - 1607)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: EDWA [ ] EX ANGL
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/[ ]/[ ]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: North Yorkshire

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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