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COIN

Unique ID: BH-724742

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: Exactly AD 1351
Date to: Exactly AD 1361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 1.9 g
Diameter: 21.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th September 2013

Rally details.

This object was found at Thesaurus Group at Offley, Hertfordshire, September 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: TLB 2013 - 92

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: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfgroat: Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, arched tressure surrounding.
Obverse inscription: +EDWARDVS REX A[NGL Z FRAN]
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: +POS/VI DEV/ADIVT/OR[...] CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Cross pattee.
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine