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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-EBB6F2

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 1473
Date to: Circa AD 1478

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 1.9 g
Diameter: 25.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 7th October 2007

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (second reign)
Mint or issue place: Dublin
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Groat: Edward IV, First reign, Light coinage (N 1562 - 1583)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing forwards in a nine lobed border with a G below.
Obverse inscription: EDWARDVS : DEI : GRA : DNS : (--)E(-) [stops are saltaires]
Reverse description: Double band of writing divided by a long cross with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: POSUI : / (DEVM) : A / DIVTOR / E [M]EVM CIVI / TAS : / DVBL / INE [N is three vertical stokes]
Initial mark: sun
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair