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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-A3C254

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1445
Date to: Exactly AD 1454

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.45 g
Diameter: 14.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st May 2012 - Tuesday 28th August 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1952

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfpenny: Henry VI, First reign, Pellet-Leaf issue (North: Leaf-Pellet issue (N 1512))
Obverse description: A forward facing, crowned bust of the king with leaf on breast and pellets by the crown.
Obverse inscription: H[EN]xR[I]Cx REXx ANGLI
Reverse description: A long cross pattee dividing the legend with three pellets in each angle. Extra pellet on line under TAS (and DON).
Reverse inscription: [CI]VITAS LOND[ON]
Initial mark: Cross fleury.
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine