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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-0ABD33

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 1471
Date to: Circa AD 1483

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.87 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 1997 - Tuesday 1st January 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finder Ref 029-C0085

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 (second reign)
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfgroat: Edward IV, Second reign (N 1634 - 1640)
Obverse description: Crowned bust, facing
Obverse inscription: ...xAx... (Saltire stops)
Reverse description: Long Cross
Reverse inscription: ...//CIVITAS CAnTOR (closed C's)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair