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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-C87C85

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1509
Date to: Circa AD 1547

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.94 g
Diameter: 19.2 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Henry VIII of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Henry VIII, not further defined (N 1763 - 1772, 1800 - 1807, 1849 - 1853)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing turned slightly to the right
Obverse inscription: HEN[RIC]8[DG AG FRA Z H[IB REX
Reverse description: Royal shield over long cross
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV......V
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine