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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-2A2EE3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1435
Date to: Circa AD 1438

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.62 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 14.56 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, Leaf issue, saltire stops (North: Leaf-Trefoil (N 1492))
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with Leaf in breast
Obverse inscription: hEnRIC RE AnGLI
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quadrant
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LOn/Don
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine