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Record ID: YORYM-BE4142
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2006 T356 Two silver halfpennies of King Henry VI, from the Annulet issue (dated 1422-7) and struck at the mint of Calais. As official issues of the English mint system, the coins will be of the traditional sterling standard of 92.5% fine metal. Since this find consisted of two coins of good silver, there is a potential case of Treasure to be addressed. Halfpennies of Henry VI of this issue, especially from the productive mint of Calais, are not particularly rare as single finds. However, it would be unlikely for two such coins, from the same issue, and in a si…
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'York', grid reference and parish protected.