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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-7CC647

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1464
Date to: Circa AD 1465

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.91 mm
Weight: 2.9 g
Diameter: 25.15 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Groat: Edward IV, First reign, Light coinage (N 1562 - 1583)
Obverse description: quatrefoil by neck, trefoil on cusps
Obverse inscription: EDWARD DIAGRA REX ANGL Z FRANC
Reverse description: Extra pellet in one quarter.
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: rose
Degree of wear: Worn: fine