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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-B3107D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1461
Date to: Circa AD 1470

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.28 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfgroat: Edward IV, First reign, Light coinage (N 1584 - 1590)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing forward with a trefoil each side of the neck
Obverse inscription: EDWARD[...]AnGL hYB
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [POSVI DE]VM ADIVTOREM MEVM/CIVITAS CAnTOR
Initial mark: Crown
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine