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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-699382

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1547
Date to: AD 1551

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.83 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st August 2008

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Edward VI of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Edward VI, in the name of Henry VIII, 1547-1551 (N 1877 - 1882)
Obverse description: Crowned bust of Henry VIII facing (bust 1)
Obverse inscription: HENRIC 8 D G AG FR ET HI REX Roman lettering
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over square topped royal shield
Reverse inscription: POSVI/ DEV AD/IVT[OREM MEV]
Initial mark: None
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair