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Unique ID: PUBLIC-F545D3
Object type certainty: Certain
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A penny of Henry VIII of England, minted at Durham.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1526
Date to: Circa AD 1529
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.54 g
Diameter: 15.01 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 23rd January 2011
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry VIII of England
Mint or issue place: Durham
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Henry VIII, 1526-1544 (N 1808 - 1814)
Obverse description: King enthroned holding orb and sceptre.
Obverse inscription: H D G ROSA SIE SPIA
Reverse description: Square-topped shield over long cross fourchée; TW either side of shield; cardinal’s hat below.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS DVRRAM
Initial mark: TW
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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