NLM-791B96: Medieval Coin: Halfpenny of Henry IV

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-791B96

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Silver coin. Round halfpenny, possibly of Henry IV (1399-1413), if so, probably heavy coinage issue of 1399-1412. This is kindly confirmed by Alistair Wardle, who notes: 'This is a Henry IV halfpenny - it is one of 7 dies used for the early heavy coinage'.

Obverse description: Facing bust with bifoliate crown, thin neck above low flat-bottomed shoulders.

Obverse inscription: [--]REX[--], curule X.

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

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

Diameter: 14.8mm, Weight: 0.64gms, die axis: 6

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 1399
Date to: Circa AD 1412

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.64 g
Diameter: 14.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 28th March 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM28451

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry IV of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfpenny: Henry IV, Heavy coinage, not further defined (N 1352, 1353)
Obverse description: Facing bust with bifoliate crown, thin neck above low flat-bottomed shoulders
Obverse inscription: [--]REX[--]
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [CIVI/TAS/]LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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