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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-75E1A9

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 1356
Date to: Exactly AD 1356

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 2.13 g
Diameter: 23 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: FRS/38 Corfe Norden 2011 (not found at rally though)

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Groat: Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty F (N 1174)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, arched tressure surrounding, annulet stops.
Obverse inscription: EDWARDVS REX ANGL ET FRANCI
Reverse description: Double circle of legend,long cross, three pellets in each quadrant. Lombardic M, unbarred N.
Reverse inscription: POS VI DEV ADIVT OREM CIVI TAS LON DON
Initial mark: Crown
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine