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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-2FA093

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 1361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 22.4 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Halfgroat: Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: EDWARDVS REX ANGLI [Z] FRAN I?
Reverse description: Long cross pattee dividing legend in two concentric circles.
Reverse inscription: POS/VI DEV/ ADIVT/OREM// CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock