Saxon & Medieval — Late 15th century
Coin, penny
Counterfeit silver penny of Edward IV (1461-1483), York mint. One of a set of six fake pennies made in about 1500: each contains only about 75% of the correct amount of silver.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 81.41/3
- Object name:
- coin, penny
- Artist/Maker:
- Edward IV, England
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- Production date:
- late 15th century
- Material:
silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 14 mm, WT 0.48 g (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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- Creative commons usage:
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- License this image:
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