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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-9B88BA

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: 0.52 g
Diameter: 14.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 5th November 2018 - Monday 4th February 2019

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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 (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: Bust facing forwards with a B to the left of the crown and a V on the breast.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Each quarter has a small pellet in the centre. In the centre there is a D.
Reverse inscription: CIVI / [TAS] / DVNO / LMIE
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair