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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-D871A4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Class: Halfgroat

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1351
Date to: Circa AD 1377

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.39 g
Diameter: 19.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 2nd February 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 021756

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Halfgroat: Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty, not further defined
Obverse description: Facing bust in arched tressure
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Long cross with pellets in the angles. Wide Roman Ns
Reverse inscription: [POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM] CIVITAS LONDON
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair