HAMP-3914CE: Late medieval coin : halfgroat of uncertain 15th century English ruler

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-3914CE

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A late medieval halfgroat of Henry V or Edward IV (both reigns), mint of Canterbury. Carl Savage comments, 'The halfgroat is probably of Edward IV, there are no marks by bust and there may be a worn C on the breast which would indicate the second reign'. Edward IV second reign dates to 1471-83.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1471
Date to: Circa AD 1483

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.45 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Object Entry Form WINCM 690

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (second reign)
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfgroat: Edward IV, Second reign (N 1634 - 1640)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, possibly worn C on breast.
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Long cross dividing the legends, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: [P]OSVI / D[...]Vm // CIVI / TAS / CAn / TOR
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Soberton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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