WMID-B6D3C2: Medieval or post-medieval coin: Penny or farthing of Henry VII or VIII (obverse, reverse)

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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-B6D3C2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver halfpenny or farthing of Henry VII (1485-1509) or Henry VIII (1509-1547). Probably London mint. Mass: 0.28g. Diameter: 10.8mm.

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1485
Date to: AD 1547

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.28 g
Diameter: 10.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st July 2006 - Tuesday 1st July 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 4

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Uncertain
Mint or issue place: London
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing. Crown with a single arch.
Obverse inscription: h( )A
Reverse description: Long cross pattee dividing the legend; in each angle three pellets.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/[ ]/(LON)/(D)[ ]
Initial mark: Unclear
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Wychavon (District)
To be known as: Salwarpe

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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