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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-F1C437

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: Circa AD 1351
Date to: Circa AD 1352

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.33 g
Diameter: 22 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 019498

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

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 C (N 1148)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing within 9 arched tressure
Obverse inscription: EDWA[RDV]S REX ANGLI Z FRANC
Reverse description: Long cross pattee dividing legend in two concentric circles with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: POS/[VI DEV]/ ADIVT/OREM
Initial mark: Cross 1
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine