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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-2C118D
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Farthing, possibly of Edward IV, if so, first reign heavy coinage of 1461-1464, Withers Type 3b
Obverse description: Facing bare shouldered bust with tall bifoliate crown whose ornaments appear to touch
Obverse inscription: EDWARD DI [GRA REX]
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/[--/]D[--]
Diameter: 12.8mm, Weight: 0.26gms, die axis: 3
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1461
Date to: Exactly AD 1464
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.26 g
Diameter: 12.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 12th November 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM41541
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Farthing
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Farthing: Edward IV, First reign, Heavy coinage, Withers type 3 (N 1548/2)
Obverse description: Facing bare shouldered bust with tall bifoliate crown whose ornaments appear to touch
Obverse inscription: EDWARD DI [GRA REX]
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/[--/]D[--]
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Scotter
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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