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Unique ID: GLO-BFC56C
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Silver groat of Henry VI Rosette-mascle issue Date 1427-1430 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards HENRIC DI GR[A REX] ANGL Z FRANC Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle inscription is split in two lines POSVI DEU[M ADI]VTORE MEUM / VILLA CALIS
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1427
Date to: Circa AD 1430
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.44 g
Diameter: 2.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th March 2017 - Sunday 5th March 2017
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Groat
Ruler/issuer: Henry VI of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: Calais
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Groat: Henry VI, First reign, Rosette-Mascle (N 1445, 1446)
Obverse description: crowned bust facing forwards
Obverse inscription: HENRIC DI GR[A REX] ANGL Z FRANC
Reverse description: long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEU[M ADI]VTORE MEUM / VILLA CALIS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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