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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-C41591

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 1427
Date to: Circa AD 1430

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.67 g
Diameter: 21.44 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 16th July 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OEF: 6889

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: Calais
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfgroat: Henry VI, First reign, Rosette-Mascle (N 1447, 1448)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing within a tressure of arches
Obverse inscription: HENRIC DI [ ] REX ARO? [ ]
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEVM ADIVTOR[VM] MEVM // VILLA CALISIE
Initial mark: Cross V
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine