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Unique ID: YORYM-59EC27
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver penny of Henry VI dating to the period AD 1427 - 1430. Rosette-Mascle issue. Mullets by crown. Long cross reverse with quatrefoil centre. Mint of York.
North Vol 2, p.76, no.1451.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1427
Date to: Circa AD 1430
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
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Other reference: YMT : E04818
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Henry VI, First reign, Rosette-Mascle (N 1449 - 1452)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with mullets to sides
Obverse inscription: [---------]CVS R[----------]
Reverse description: Long cross with quatrefoil centre
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/[EBO]/RACI
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SE7950
Four figure Latitude: 53.94009431
Four figure longitude: -0.79802777
1:25K map: SE7950
1:10K map: SE75SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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