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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-2F60ED

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 1530
Date to: Circa AD 1544

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.33 g
Diameter: 10.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 13th August 2020 - Thursday 13th August 2020

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3641

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry VIII of England
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfpenny: Henry VIII, 1526-1544 (N 1815 - 1820)
Obverse description: A forward facing crowned bust of the king with the letters E L beside the bust.
Obverse inscription: (h D G ROSA) [SIE SPIA]
Reverse description: A long cross pattee dividing the legend with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [CIVITAS EBO]RACI
Initial mark: key
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine