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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-8AF0F8
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A slightly clipped medieval silver halfpenny of Henry VI, first reign (1422-1461). Leaf issue, with unclear stops (North 1492) dating to 1436-1438. Mint of London. North (1975, 64).
The coin measures 13 mm in diameter and weighs 0.49 g. There is a small loss at one point at the circumference.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: In a private collection, recorded for academic use
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1436
Date to: Exactly AD 1438
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.49 g
Diameter: 13 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th July 2017
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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, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, leaf on breast
Obverse inscription: [hEN]RIC REX ANGL, unclear stop
Reverse description: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: SIVI/TAS/ [LOn]/DOn
Initial mark: Cross V
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Forest of Dean (District)
To be known as: Oakle Street
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North, J.J. | 1960 | English Hammered Coinage: Vol 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662 | London | Spink and Son | 64 | 1492 |
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