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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-24EBA5

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: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1485
Date to: Circa AD 1509

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.14 mm
Weight: 1.29 g
Diameter: 20.33 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Henry VII of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfgroat: Henry VII profile issue, 1489-1509 (N 1748 - 1753)
Obverse description: Crowned bust right.
Obverse inscription: HENRIC+VII+DI+GRA+REX+AGL Z
Reverse description: Long cross fourchée over shield.
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV+A/DIUTO/EMEV+
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair