SUSS-09B6F4: A complete Medieval silver coin: Groat of Henry VI

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-09B6F4

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A Medieval silver groat of Henry VI (1422-1461), Rosette-Mascle issue, minted in Calais, 1427-1430 AD, North ref. 1446.

Notes:

Find was described from a photograph.

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1427
Date to: AD 1430

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 3.81 g
Diameter: 27.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st September 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Brighton Rally 2009: 56

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: Calais
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Groat: Henry VI, First reign, Cross-Pellet, Class B (N 1517)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC
Reverse description: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: POSVI/ DEV AD/IVTORE/ MEVM VIL/LA/ CALI/SIE
Initial mark: Cross IIIa
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Plumpton

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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