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Unique ID: LON-975F7C
Object type certainty: Certain
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A heavily clipped and worn English medieval silver penny, probably issued for King Edward IV (first reign: AD1461-1470, light coinage). Mint uncertain: possibly York (quatrefoil at centre of reverse). Reverse: Long cross dividing legend. Weight: 0.34g. Diameter: 13.02mm.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1461
Date to: Circa AD 1470
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.34 g
Diameter: 13.02 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Edward IV, not further defined
Obverse description: crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: []
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle, diving legend.
Reverse inscription: []
Initial mark: []
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TQ3180
Four figure Latitude: 51.50376016
Four figure longitude: -0.11395435
1:25K map: TQ3180
1:10K map: TQ38SW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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