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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-060333

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: Circa AD 1422
Date to: Circa AD 1427

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 19.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 17th November 2013

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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 VI of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: Calais
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfgroat: Henry VI, First reign, Annulet (N 1428 - 1430)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing forwards. Annulets by bust.
Obverse inscription: [ ]RIC DI GRA REX [ ]
Reverse description: long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Extra annulet in two quarters. Double saltire stops
Reverse inscription: POS[ ]ADIVT [ ]M / VIL LA CAL IS
Initial mark: unclear
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine