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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-E9F26C

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 1461
Date to: Exactly AD 1464

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.75 g
Diameter: 11.09 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st September 2015 - Thursday 14th April 2016

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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 (first reign)
Mint or issue place: Durham
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Penny: Edward IV, First reign, Heavy coinage, Class 4 (N 1541, 1543, 1544)
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards, but is not clear.
Obverse inscription: EDWARD REX ANGLI
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The C of CIVITAS is backwards, therefore looking similar to a D.
Reverse inscription: CIVI / TAS / DV[ ] / [ ]
Initial mark: Cross fleury
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine