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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-182579

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: Exactly AD 1526
Date to: Exactly AD 1544

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.66 g
Diameter: 14.2 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry VIII of England
Mint or issue place: Durham
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Henry VIII, 1526-1544 (N 1808 - 1814)
Obverse description: The obverse shows King enthroned holding an orb and sceptre. There is a pillar to the right of the throne.
Obverse inscription: H* D G ROSA SIE SPIA
Reverse description: The reverse shows royal shield divided by a long cross.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/ DVR/RAM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock