NLM-C3644A: Post-Medieval coin: halfpenny of Henry VIII

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-C3644A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Silver coin. Possibly a halfpenny of Henry VIII (1509-1547), second coinage of 1526-1544, cf. Spink (2004) no. 2356; the finder suggests this might be a farthing.

Obverse description: Bare shouldered facing bust with single arched tall crown.

Obverse inscription: hxDxG[--]?IA?

Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle, double struck.

Reverse inscription: CIVI/[TAS/LON]DON

Diameter: 11.2mm, Weight: 0.37gms, die axis: 9

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 1526
Date to: Exactly AD 1544

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.37 g
Diameter: 11.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 24th June 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM25624a

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry VIII of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfpenny: Henry VIII, 1526-1544 (N 1815 - 1820)
Obverse description: Bare shouldered facing bust with single arched tall crown.
Obverse inscription: hxDxG[--]?IA?
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle, double struck.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/[TAS/LON]DON
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Owersby

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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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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