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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-F79C13

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1485
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 15.63 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st August 2011 - Wednesday 31st August 2011

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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 VII of England
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Henry VII, King enthroned obv. (N 1724 - 1731)
Obverse description: King enthroned holding orb and sceptre, two pillars two throne
Obverse inscription: Probably [HENRIC DI GRA REX A] or variation
Reverse description: Royal shield over a long cross that divides the legend; key on each side on the lower half of the shield
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/EBO/RACI
Initial mark: None
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine