HAMP-99563C: Medieval coin : halfpenny of Henry VI (first reign)

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-99563C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A medieval early issue halfpenny of Henry VI, first reign (1422-61), probably the plain issue (issued at the same time as the rosette-mascal issue) or the rosette-mascal issue, plain cross initial mark struck at London, 1427-31. The coin is very worn with a section of legend missing.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1427
Date to: Circa AD 1431

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.31 g
Diameter: 13 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Object Entry Form WINCM 296

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (first reign)
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfpenny: Henry VI, First reign, Plain Issue (N 1453)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: +hENR[IC REX ANG]L
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS [LON DON]
Initial mark: Plain cross
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: East Hampshire (District)
To be known as: Langrish

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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