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Unique ID: DOR-3168C4
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver groat of Henry VIII. 2nd coinage. The initial mark is a lis. POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV (long cross and royal arms) reverse.
Reference: North, Part II, No. 1797
Date: Post Medieval - 1526 - 1544
Diameter: 24.93 mm
Weight: 2.63 g
Die axis: 3
Notes:
One of six coins of similar date found together. The other coins can be found at:
DOR-31FDC8 DOR-31D147 DOR-31BB62 DOR-31A327 DOR-318815 DOR-3168C4 |
Class: Groat
Subsequent action after recording: Submitted for consideration as Treasure
Treasure case tracking number: 2011T777
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1526
Date to: Circa AD 1544
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.63 g
Diameter: 24.93 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 19th March 2011 - Saturday 9th April 2011
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Treasure case number: 2011T777
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Groat
Ruler/issuer: Henry VIII of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Groat: Henry VIII, 1526-1544 (N 1797 - 1799)
Obverse description: Bust, right, crowned
Obverse inscription: HENRIC VIII DG R AGL Z FRANC
Reverse description: Long cross fourchée over shield
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV
Initial mark: Lis
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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