BH-177FA1: Medieval coin: Groat of Edward IV

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-177FA1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A hammered silver Groat of Edward IV, second reign, AD 1471-1483. The coin is slightly damaged around the edges but is otherwise in good condition. It measures 27.5mm diameter by 0.7mm thick and weighs 2.91g.

Class: Groat

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1471
Date to: AD 1483

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 2.91 g
Diameter: 27.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th August 2005

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 05/188 - 43

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (second reign)
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, Lombardic "E" on breast, cluster of 4 pellets either side of neck.
Obverse inscription: EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRA[NC] (Edward by the grace of God king of Angland and France)
Reverse description: Long cross, 3 pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEVM A/DIVTOR/E MEVM (I have made God my helper) CIVI/TAS/EBO/RACI

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Baldock

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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