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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-029C55

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 1463
Date to: Exactly AD 1483

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.41 g
Diameter: 14.05 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 28th August 2016 - Sunday 28th August 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: York
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Edward IV, not further defined
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards, crowned with a key to the right of the neck.
Obverse inscription: EDWARD[ ]
Reverse description: Long cross with a quatrefoil in the centre and three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: Illegible due to wear.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair