BERK-20AF2C: Medieval coin: Groat of Henry VII

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-20AF2C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn but complete silver groat of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509). Jewelled arched crown type, lis / tun? initial mark. The reverse initial mark appears to be a tun, which was generally used for the Canterbury mint but was also used for London. There is no record in North of such a combination and it may be that this is a mule, or simply not listed. The Lis initial mark was used between 1485-1490, and again 1504-1509. The tun initial mark was used throughout Henry's reign. North 1705, Class IIIc. The coin has been slightly clipped.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.65 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 23.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 30th January 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2014.289

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat
Ruler/issuer: Henry VII of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Groat: Henry VII, Facing bust issue, Class 3 (N 1705)
Obverse description: Facing bust with double arched crowned, jewelled on outer arch only
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS [DEI GRA...]
Reverse description: Long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM [MEV]
Initial mark: Lis
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Winterbourne (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4573
Four figure Latitude: 51.45420011
Four figure longitude: -1.35375932
1:25K map: SU4573
1:10K map: SU47SE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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