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COIN

Unique ID: BH-D88D48

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A hammered silver coin of medieval date. Half groat of Edward III (1327-1377 AD). The coin is in good condition, with little wear or corrosion. It measures 22.1mm diameter by 0.5mm thick and weighs 2.06g.

Class: Halfgroat

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Post AD 1326
Date to: Ante AD 1378

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 2.06 g
Diameter: 22.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 20th November 2004

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Bedford 2146 - 17

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: R[DVS] REXANGLI Z FRA
Reverse description: Long cross, 3 pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: POS-VI DEV-ADIVT-... in outer circle, CIVI-TAS-LON-DON in inner circle.

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Barkway

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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