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WILT-0992F3: Medieval coin: Penny of uncertain ruler

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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-0992F3

Object type certainty: Certain
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A clipped silver penny probably of Henry VI (but may be Edward IV) dating to c AD 1422-1483. Possibly London mint.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1422
Date to: Exactly AD 1483

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.41 g
Diameter: 14.41 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: WHM E2015-44

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (first reign)
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: Illegible

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Upton Lovell

Spatial coordinates


Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: WILT
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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