Record ID: IOW-49BAC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, worn and possibly clipped Medieval silver penny of Henry VI (1422-1461), minted at York. Rosette-Mascle issue, 1430-1431 (North 1991: 76, ref: 1451ii). Initial mark: illegible. Obverse: [hENRICV]S (saltire) REX (mascle) ANG[ ]; Crowned bust facing with a bifoliate crown, saltires by hair. Reverse: CI[VI/TA]S/EBO/R[AC]I; Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant, quatrefoil at centre of cross. Diameter: 16.3mm. Weight: 0.73g. DA=12:6. North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink…
Created on: Monday 15th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.