Rights Holder: Somerset County Council
CC License: 
Image use policy
Our images can be used under a CC BY attribution licence (unless stated otherwise).
COIN
Unique ID: SOM-15BF03
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A medieval silver penny of Henry VI, first reign (1422-1461), Rosette-mascle issue, minted in Calais, 1427-1430, North 1450.
This coin has suffered a hairline crack. The obverse legend is a variant spelling.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1427
Date to: Exactly AD 1430
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.92 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st March 2014
Personal details
This information is restricted for your access level.
Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 16615
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: Calais
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Henry VI, First reign, Rosette-Mascle (N 1449 - 1452)
Obverse description: Crowned facing bust
Obverse inscription: HERICVS . REX . AnGLIE, rosette/mascle stops
Reverse description: Long cross pattee dividing the legend into quarters; three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: VIL/. LA :/CALI/SIE, mascle, double saltire stops
Initial mark: Cross IIIa
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Devon (County)
District: Mid Devon (District)
To be known as: Halberton CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
Similar objects
Find number: SUSS-E86852
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: MEDIEVAL
Medival silver halfpenny of Henry VI, first reign (1422-1461), rosette-mascle issue, minted at Calais, 1427-1430 AD, North 1454.
Workflow: Awaiting validation
Find number: SUSS-F38EC7
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: MEDIEVAL
Medieval silver round halfpenny of Henry VI, first reign (1422-1461), Rosette-Mascle issue, minted at Calais, 1427-1430 AD, North 1454.
Workflow: Awaiting validation
Find number: SOM-861C9A
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: MEDIEVAL
A bent medieval silver groat of Henry VI, first reign (AD 1422-1461), Rosette-mascle issue, minted in Calais, AD 1427-1430, North 1446
Workflow: Awaiting validation
Timeline of associated dates
About Us
About our Site
Find us
The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG.
T: +44(0) 20 73238618