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Ruler:
Edward IV (1461-70, 1471-83)
(Second reign)
Issuer:
Bishop Booth (c. 1388-1464)
Mint:
Durham
History note: Ex Lord Stewartby collection, Spink Auction, 29 November 2016, Lot 1452; ex Spink, NCirc April 2005, HS 2033
Method of acquisition: Bought (2017-01-23) by Spink
1471 - 1483
Object composed of silver Diameter 11.2 mm Die Axis 90 degrees Weight 0.38 g
Inscription present: Crowned head, facing
Inscription present: obverse
Inscription present: Long cross, three pellets in each quarter, D in centre.
Accession number: CM.107-2017
Primary reference Number: 241270
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Halfpenny" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/241270 Accessed: 2024-11-21 20:54:00
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University of Cambridge}}
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<div class="text-center"> <figure class="figure"> <img src="https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/imagestore/cm/cm65/large_CM_107_2017_281_29.jpg" alt="Halfpenny" class="img-fluid" /> <figcaption class="figure-caption text-info">Halfpenny</figcaption> </figure> </div>
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