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COIN

Unique ID: HESH-0289C1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1413
Date to: Circa AD 1422

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.07 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry V of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Henry V, Class G (N 1399, 1404, 1407)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing. The crown is large and wide with a large central lis, bi-foliate side fleurs and pointed ornaments; the band of the crown has a series of fiver jewels. The inscription is separated with large annulet stops
Obverse inscription: [HENRI]CVS R [ANG]LI
Reverse description: Long cross divides coin and inscription; in each quarter are three pellets
Reverse inscription: [CIVI]TAS L[ONDON]
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine