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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-8DA699

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1485
Date to: Exactly AD 1526

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.32 g
Diameter: 11.59 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st September 2015 - Thursday 21st January 2016

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny or farthing
Ruler/issuer: Henry VII - Henry VIII
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfpenny or farthing, Facing bust issue of Henry VII or Henry VIII
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards, 'brush' hair. Double-arched crown.
Obverse inscription: HEN[ ]
Reverse description: Cross fourchée with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: CIVI / TAS / [ ] / [ ]
Initial mark: The initial mark appears to be a cross, but neithe
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair