COIN

Unique ID: HESH-9CE1CB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1464
Date to: Circa AD 1470

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.95 mm
Weight: 2.9 g
Diameter: 25.84 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: HFDMG 3207

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 with quatrefoil on neck and trefoils on the cusps
Obverse inscription: EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle with extra pellet in quarter below CIVI
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEVM ADITOR MEVM/CIVI TAS LON DON
Initial mark: Rose
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine