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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-2FFA76

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 1314
Date to: Circa AD 1347

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 19.1 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E06291

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Mint or issue place: Aachen
Type: Edwardian imitation: Louis IV of Bavaria as Holy Roman Emperor at Aachen (M 332 - 338)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: LVDOVICVS . ROM . REX
Reverse description: Long cross with eagle in one quarter
Reverse inscription: MON/ETA/AQVE/NSIS
Initial mark: Eagle
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine