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COIN

Unique ID: HESH-0D5896

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: Circa AD 1422
Date to: Circa AD 1427

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.33 g
Diameter: 13.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 11th September 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finders Reference 2011-c10

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: Worn and broken crowned bust facing. Annulets by shoulders
Obverse inscription: H[ENRIC REX A]NGL
Reverse description: Long cross divides the inscription; in each quarter three pellets. Saltire stops spearate elements of inscription
Reverse inscription: VI[LA CAL]IS
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine