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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-F1DBF2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Class: Halfpenny of Henry VI (1422-1461)
Inscription: obv: [--]RICxREXxxAN[--] rev: CIVI/TAS/LON/[DON]

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 1422
Date to: Circa AD 1427

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 14.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 13th April 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM20090a

Materials and construction

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

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, First reign, Annulet (N 1434, 1435, 1436)
Obverse description: Bare shouldered facing bust with bifoliate crown
Obverse inscription: [--]RICxREXxxAN[--]
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle, annulet in centre of opposite pellet groups.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/[DON]
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine