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COIN

Unique ID: SUR-DA0AC6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Finder applying for an export licence

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1454
Date to: Circa AD 1460

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.37 g
Diameter: 14.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st April 2019

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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, Saltire-Leaf issues, pellets by crown (North: Cross-Pellet (a) issue (N 1523))
Obverse description: Crowned facing bust, pellets by crown, saltires by neck, leaf on breast.
Obverse inscription: +hENRIC REX ANGLI
Reverse description: Long cross with pellets; extra pellets in TAS and DON quarters.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Cross fleury.
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine