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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-7DF6E7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1427
Date to: Exactly AD 1430

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 20.21 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 6th April 2015 - Monday 1st June 2015

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: Calais
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfgroat: Henry VI, First reign, Rosette-Mascle (N 1447, 1448)
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards. Saltire stops.
Obverse inscription: hENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z [ ]
Reverse description: Legend in two concentric rings divided by a long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Rosette after POSVI and mascle before LA.
Reverse inscription: POSVI / DEVA A / DIVTOR / E MEVM // VIL / LA / CALI / SIE
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine