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COIN

Unique ID: CAM-6A6ED1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1445
Date to: AD 1460

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.79 g
Diameter: 17.29 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 9th October 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Farthing: Henry VI, First reign, Saltire issues, nothing by crown (North: Cross-Pellet (b) issue)
Obverse description: Bust, facing, nothing by crown. Initial mark is II.
Obverse inscription: HEN...........)
Reverse description: Long cross with quatrefoil. Three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: (.....AS .BORI
Initial mark: Cross type II
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair