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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-67E2C4

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: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1427
Date to: Circa AD 1430

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.44 mm
Weight: 0.3 g
Diameter: 14.25 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st February 2011 - Thursday 30th June 2011

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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, Rosette-Mascle (N 1453, 1454)
Obverse description: Bust facing forward
Obverse inscription: HENRICUS REX ANGLIE
Reverse description: Longcross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: VIL/LA/CAL/IS
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair