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COIN

Unique ID: DEV-FB779E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1538
Date to: Circa AD 1541

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.44 g
Diameter: 24.5 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 019809

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat
Ruler/issuer: Henry VIII of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Groat: Henry VIII, 1526-1544 (N 1797 - 1799)
Obverse description: Crowned bust right, saltire stops
Obverse inscription: HENRIC.VIII.[DI GRA REX AGL Z F]RANCE
Reverse description: Square-topped shield quartered by long cross fourchee dividing legend
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV. A/DIVTOR/E. MEV
Initial mark: Lis
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine