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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-25F169

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: Circa AD 1443
Date to: Circa AD 1445

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 13.4 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E04628

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Farthing
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Farthing: Henry VI, First reign, Saltire issues, pellets by crown (North: Cross-Pellet (b) issue (N 1525))
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with pellets by crown and saltire on breast
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Long cross
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine