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Unique ID: SOM-5AB7D8
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Medieval silver half groat of Edward III (1327-1377) dating to AD 1351-1352. Fourth coinage, Pre-Treaty period, series C. Minted in London. North (1991:50) no.1148.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1351
Date to: Exactly AD 1352
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 21.2 mm
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Other reference: SCC Receipt no. 17753
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfgroat: Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty C (N 1148)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing within a tressure of arches
Obverse inscription: [EDWARDVS] REX ANGLI [...] (annulet stops)
Reverse description: Long cross pattee dividing legend in two concentric circles with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: PO[S/VI] D[EV/m ADIV]T/OREm / CIVI/TAS / LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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