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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-BE471B

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: Circa AD 1471
Date to: Circa AD 1483

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.54 g
Diameter: 13.53 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (second reign)
Mint or issue place: Durham
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Edward IV, Second reign (N 1641 - 1666)
Obverse description: The obverse shows a bust forward, with D and V either side of the neck of the bust. The initial mark on the obverse is a cinquefoil. The coin is badly clipped, and so a large portion of the legend is missing.
Obverse inscription: * EDW [] IE
Reverse description: The reverse shows a long cross with a D in the centre of the cross. This face is badly worn, and the legend is missing. However from the obverse it is possible to identify this coin as being minted in Durham by Bishop William Dudley.
Reverse inscription: [...]
Initial mark: Cinquefoil