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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-9B6885

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
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1547
Date to: Exactly AD 1549

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.12 g
Diameter: 19.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 23rd February 2012 - Friday 22nd February 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2015

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Edward VI of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Edward VI, 1547-1549 (N 1899 - 1901)
Obverse description: A crowned and cuirassed bust of the king, facing right
Obverse inscription: E[D]WARD 6 D G AG F[R ET HI]B REX
Reverse description: A square topped shield over a long cross fourchee dividing the legend.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS [C[A[N]TOR
Initial mark: None
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair