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COIN
Unique ID: DEV-AE194A
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A post medieval silver penny of Edward VI (1547-1533) dating from 1551 to 1553.
As North (1991: 123) no. 1942, third period coinage, fine silver. Minted at London. Tun initial mark.
Measurements: 16.1mm diameter, 0.9mm thickness, weight 0.90g
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 1531
Date to: Circa AD 1533
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 16.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st May 2019 - Thursday 8th August 2019
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC Receipt 018194
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
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: E.D[...]ROSA
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over royal shield
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Tun
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
County or Unitary authority: Devon (County)
District: East Devon (District)
To be known as: Musbury
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North, J.J. | 1960 | English Hammered Coinage: Vol 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662 | London | Spink and Son |
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