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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-3345F5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1547
Date to: Circa AD 1549

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 2.48 g
Diameter: 24.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st November 2017 - Thursday 8th February 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3047

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Edward VI of England
Mint or issue place: Southwark
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Groat: Edward VI, in the name of Henry VIII, 1547-1551 (N 1871 - 1876)
Obverse description: Facing bust of Henry VIII (sixth bust)
Obverse inscription: HENRIC 8 D G AGL [...] HIB [...]
Reverse description: Royal shield over a long cross fourchee with half roses in the cross ends
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair