COIN

Unique ID: NLM-EB5666

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 1470
Date to: Circa AD 1471

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.3 g
Diameter: 13.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 30th October 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM28083

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny, halfpenny or farthing
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (second reign)
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfpenny: Henry VI, Second reign, Withers London type 1 (N 1624)
Obverse description: Facing bare-shouldered bust with crown with no spaces between fleurs and jewels
Obverse inscription: HENRICV[S RE]X
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/[TAS]/LON/DON
Initial mark: short cross fitchee.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine