COIN

Unique ID: HESH-F65889

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 1354
Date to: Exactly AD 1355

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.63 g
Diameter: 21 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Hereford Museum Object Entry Form: HFDMG 3248

Materials and construction

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

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: Halfgroat: Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty E (N 1165-1166)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing enclosed within a tressure of arches with trefoil cusps - lis on breast and annulet stops in inscription
Obverse inscription: EDWARDVS REX [...] ANC
Reverse description: Long cross divides the field and inscription which is within two concentric rings; within each quarter three pellets - elements of the inscription are separated by annulets
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEVM AD[IVTOREM MEV]M / CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: North cross III
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine