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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-973A24

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: Exactly AD 1495
Date to: Exactly AD 1498

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Weight: 2.72 g
Diameter: 26.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th October 2019 - Sunday 6th October 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3514

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat
Ruler/issuer: Henry VII of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Groat: Henry VII, Facing bust issue, Class 3 (N 1705)
Obverse description: Crowned facing bust within a tressure of seven arches. Crown of two arches; outer arch only jewelled.
Obverse inscription: hENRIC DI GRA REX AGL Z FR
Reverse description: Long cross fourchée dividing legends; three pellets in each angle of inner pelleted border; legend in two concentric rings around
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEVA/DIVTO/E MEV//CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Pansy
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine