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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-F4B9A4

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 1471
Date to: Exactly AD 1483

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.48 g
Diameter: 15.03 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 5th November 2018 - Saturday 2nd February 2019

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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: York
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards, crowned. Symbols either side of the bust, but they are not clear.
Obverse inscription: Illegible due to wear.
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Quatrefoil in the centre of the cross.
Reverse inscription: Illegible due to wear.
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor