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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-8DC466

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1526
Date to: Circa AD 1529

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 13.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012 - Tuesday 6th March 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1799

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry VIII of England
Mint or issue place: Durham
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Henry VIII, 1526-1544 (N 1808 - 1814)
Obverse description: King enthroned holding orb and sceptre
Obverse inscription: H D G ROSA SIE SPIA
Reverse description: Long cross over royal shield. T W beside shield and hat below.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS DURRAM
Initial mark: trefoil
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine