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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-C5AC66

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: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1435
Date to: Circa AD 1438

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.46 g
Diameter: 10.22 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 016647

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, Leaf issue, trefoil stops (North: Leaf-Trefoil (N 1492, 1493))
Obverse description: Facing bust, open crown. Leaf on breast, pellet to left of neck. No clear stops
Obverse inscription: [hE]nRIC [REX ANGL]
Reverse description: Long cross with pellets in the angles
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LOnDOn
Initial mark: Plain cross
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine