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Unique ID: PUBLIC-12251C
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Henry VI rosette-mascleissue penny of Calais. 1st reign.Chipped flan.
Spink 1865; North 1450.
Subsequent action after recording: In a private collection, recorded for academic use
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1430
Date to: Exactly AD 1431
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.93 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 24th February 2009 - Tuesday 24th February 2009
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Other reference: UKDFD Ref: 28369
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: Calais
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Henry VI, First reign, Rosette-Mascle (N 1449 - 1452)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: HENRICV[S] REX ANGLIE
Reverse description: Long cross voided with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: VILLA [C]ALISIE
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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