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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-DEFD8B

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 1464
Date to: Exactly AD 1470

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.94 g
Diameter: 26.15 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 3rd July 2017 - Monday 2nd October 2017

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Groat: Edward IV, First reign, Light coinage (N 1562 - 1583)
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards with a quatrefoil either side of the neck.
Obverse inscription: EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Legend in two concentric rings.
Reverse inscription: POSVI / DEVM A / DIVTOR / E MEVM // CIVI / TAS / LON / DON
Initial mark: Crown/crown.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine