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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-C16C43

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 1464
Date to: Circa AD 1470

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.18 mm
Weight: 2.95 g
Diameter: 25.62 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st January 2018 - Friday 14th September 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3234

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Groat: Edward IV, First reign, Light coinage (N 1562 - 1583)
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust with quatrefoils by neck and fleurs on some cusps of the nine arch tressure
Obverse inscription: EDWAR DI GRA REX ANG (ET) FRANC [saltire stops]
Reverse description: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM [double saltire stops] // CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: crown
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair