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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-190A4D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1530
Date to: Circa AD 1544

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.14 g
Diameter: 18.29 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 016691

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Henry VIII of England
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Henry VIII, 1526-1544 (N 1800 - 1807)
Obverse description: Bust facing right, crowned.
Obverse inscription: HENRIC VIII D G R AGL x Z x F
Reverse description: Longcross on shield. EL flanking shield.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS EBORACI
Initial mark: Key
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine