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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-BC1552

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: Exactly AD 1464
Date to: Exactly AD 1470

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.9 g
Diameter: 26.97 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 29th February 2016 - Monday 29th February 2016

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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: York
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Groat: Edward IV, First reign, Light coinage (N 1562 - 1583)
Obverse description: Crown bust facing forward. Quatrefoil either side of the neck. E on the chest.
Obverse inscription: EDWARD DI GRA REX [ ] RANC
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: POSVI / [DEV A] / DIVTOR / [E MEVM // CIVI / TAS / EBO / RACI
Initial mark: Lis
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine