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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-54FB67

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1422
Date to: Exactly AD 1427

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.33 g
Diameter: 13.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 7th March 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1557

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: Calais
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfpenny: Henry VI, First reign, Annulet (N 1434, 1435, 1436)
Obverse description: A forward facing, crowned bust of the king with annulets at the neck. Single saltire stops in the legend.
Obverse inscription: HENRIC R[EX ANG]L
Reverse description: A long cross pattee dividing the legend with three pellets in each angle. The VIL and CAL quarters have an annulet between the pellets. Double saltire stops in the legend.
Reverse inscription: VIL[LA CALI]S'
Initial mark: Plain cross
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine