NLM-1ACB06: Medieval coin: penny of Henry VI

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-1ACB06

Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Halfpenny of first reign of Henry VI (1422-1461), annulet issue of 1422-1427, clipped, North no. 1434

Obverse description: Facing bare shouldered bust with tall bifoliate crown, initial cross II

Obverse inscription: hE[--]ANGL (the last letter reversed)

Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle, possibly an annulet centrally in second and third quarters.

Reverse inscription: [CIVI]/TAS/LON/[DON]

Diameter: 12.9mm, Weight: 0.52gms, die axis: 4

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: Exactly AD 1422
Date to: Exactly AD 1427

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.52 g
Diameter: 12.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 8th November 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM24928a

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: Facing bare shouldered bust with tall bifoliate crown, initial Obverse inscription: Reverse description: Reverse inscription:
Obverse inscription: hE[--]ANGL (the last letter reversed)
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle, possibly an annulet centrally in second and third quarters.
Reverse inscription: [CIVI]/TAS/LON/[DON]
Initial mark: cross II
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Stokeham

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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