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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-FA6245

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1422
Date to: Exactly AD 1460

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.3 g
Diameter: 13.38 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 12th August 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: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfpenny: Henry VI, not further defined
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards wearing a crown.
Obverse inscription: HENR[ ]
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each cross.
Reverse inscription: [CIV]I/ TAS / LON / [DON]
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine