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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-07FE8E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1422
Date to: Circa AD 1460

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.5 g
Diameter: 24.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 18th December 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Thame 464, Field 2E

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Groat: Henry VI, First reign, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with plain cross initial mark
Obverse inscription: hENRIC [...] GRA REX ANGLIE
Reverse description: Two beaded circles forming an inner boarder. Within the inner circle four quarters each with three pellets 2 and 1; overall a long cross. The outer border has a legend, / as has the inner
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEVM [...]EVM / CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: Plain cross
Degree of wear: Worn: fine