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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-DF3AC9
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A Medieval silver halfpenny of Henry VII (r.1485-1509). Initial mark illegible, but minted at London 1485-89. Similar to North 1732, Withers Class 1, Open crown, no symbols by neck but with stops in legends. The coin has been heavily clipped.
The coin measures 10.27 mm in diameter, is 0.47 mm thick and weighs 0.2 g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1485
Date to: Circa AD 1489
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.47 mm
Weight: 0.2 g
Diameter: 10.27 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 13th November 2016
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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 VII of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfpenny: Henry VII, Withers London type 1, not further defined (N 1732)
Obverse description: Open crown bust facing
Obverse inscription: h[ENRICx] DIx [GRAx REXx A L]'
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee dividing legend with three pellets in each quadrant
Reverse inscription: CIVI/[TAS/LON/D]ON
Initial mark: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Ashford (District)
To be known as: Tenterden
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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