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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-BEBDED

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: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1507
Date to: Circa AD 1509

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 2.98 g
Diameter: 26.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 1983 - Saturday 31st December 1988

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2551

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, profile issue, 1489-1509 (N 1743 - 1747)
Obverse description: crowned and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: HENRIC VII DI GRA REX AGL Z F [saltire stops]
Reverse description: long cross fourchee and royal shield
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV [saltire stops]
Initial mark: pheon
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine