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COIN
Unique ID: DEV-EACFF3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A post medieval silver penny of Edward VI (1547-1553), dating to 1551-1553.
North (1991: 123) no. 1942. Tun initial mark. Minted at London.
Measurements: 13.4mm diameter, 0.9mm thick weight 0.63g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1551
Date to: Circa AD 1553
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 0.63 g
Diameter: 13.4 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC Receipt 018462
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward VI of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Edward VI, Fine silver, 1550-1553 (N 1942)
Obverse description: King enthroned holding orb and sceptre
Obverse inscription: ROSA SINE SPINA SP
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over royal shield
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Tun
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
Parish or ward: Langport (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: ST1122
Four figure Latitude: 50.99049334
Four figure longitude: -3.26945465
1:25K map: ST1122
1:10K map: ST12SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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