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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-9A6307

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 1526
Date to: Circa AD 1544

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.37 g
Diameter: 11.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th February 2019 - Sunday 10th February 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: pas reference number 3404

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry VIII of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfpenny: Henry VIII, 1526-1544 (N 1815 - 1820)
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust
Obverse inscription: [H] D G ROAS SIE SPIA saltire stops
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine