SUR-1CB498: Medieval coin: Penny of Henry VI

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COIN

Unique ID: SUR-1CB498

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A very worn penny of Henry VI, York mint. The coin has a double stamped obverse.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1445
Date to: Circa AD 1454

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.93 g
Diameter: 16.72 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 10-1294

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
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: Penny: Henry VI, First reign, not further defined
Obverse description: A pellet to the right of the crown
Obverse inscription: [HENRICV]S REX [ANGLIE]
Reverse description: Quatrefoil and pellet
Reverse inscription: [CIVI]TAS EBO[RACI]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Surrey (County)
District: Tandridge (District)
Parish or ward: Godstone (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ3551
Four figure Latitude: 51.242211
Four figure longitude: -0.067364
1:25K map: TQ3551
1:10K map: TQ35SE
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

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Recording Institution: SUR
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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