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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-A4CAD2

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 1526
Date to: Circa AD 1544

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.59 g
Diameter: 10.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 8th October 2021 - Friday 8th October 2021

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3732

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: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfpenny: Henry VIII, 1526-1544 (N 1815 - 1820)
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust
Obverse inscription: [h D G ROSA SIE] (SPIA)
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: CIVI[TAS LON](DON)
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor