COIN

Unique ID: BH-A9A581

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1501
Date to: Exactly AD 1509

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 1.25 g
Diameter: 19.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st March 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 12/59 - 7

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Henry VII of England
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfgroat: Henry VII, Facing bust issue, York Royal Mint (N 1713 - 1717)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, key either side of neck, arched tressure surrounding.
Obverse inscription: [HENRIC DEI GRA] REX ANGL Z FR
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: [POSVI]/DEV A/DIVTO /E MEV (sic.) CIVI/TAS/EBO/R[AC]I
Initial mark: [martlet]
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair