Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Penny
York Mint
Henry VI, First Reign (1422-1461)
Rosette-mascle issue, 1427 - 1430 or Leaf-Pellet Issue, 1445 - 1454
Obverse Description
Almost oval because of clipping; a crowned bust of the King facing within a circle of beads; legend around mostly missing
Reverse Description
A long cross pattee dividing the legend, three pellets in each arm and quatrefoil at centre, the legend is mosty missing but letters ORA can be seen.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1422-1461 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
09
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.871 g (Weight)
clipped and worn
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., cf. p.65, no.1510 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., p.191-197 Pages