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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-1E2679

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1445
Date to: Circa AD 1454

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.38 g
Diameter: 14 mm

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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, Pellet-Leaf issue (North: Leaf-Pellet issue (N 1512))
Obverse description: Medieval halfpenny from Henry VI (AD1421-1471), dating from AD1445-1454
Reverse description: A central cross with each of the four quadrants containing three pellets
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor