Rights Holder: Hampshire Cultural Trust
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Unique ID: HAMP-D87D64
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
A late medieval penny of probably Edward IV (1461-83), mint of York (probably). The coin is exceedingly worn, clipped and bent. Die axis uncertain.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1461
Date to: Circa AD 1483
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.61 g
Diameter: 15 mm
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Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Object Entry Form WINCM 421
Primary material: Silver
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: Illegible
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter, quatrefoil in centre.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.