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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-F28562

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 1470

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.75 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 23.65 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st July 2011 - Saturday 11th February 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2011.961

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: Crowned bust facing within a tressure of arches; quartefoils either side of neck, worn mark on breast
Obverse inscription: EDWARD DI [GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC]
Reverse description: Long cross pattée dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE' MEVM / CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: [unknown] / Sun
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine