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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-9630F4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1354
Date to: Circa AD 1355

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.79 mm
Weight: 1.97 g
Diameter: 22.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 29th January 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1763

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfgroat: Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty E (N 1165-1166)
Obverse description: A crowned bust of Edward III
Obverse inscription: ED[WAR]DVS RE[X] [ANGL] [FRAN]
Reverse description: long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: (+POS-VI DEV) ADIV(T-OREM) / CIVI TAS EBO RACI
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair