YORYM-FB3A61: Medieval Coin : Halfgroat of Edward IV

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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-FB3A61

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver medieval halfgroat of Edward IV dating to the period AD 1464 - 1470. Long cross reverse. Unclear initial mark. Mint of Bristol.

North Vol 2, p.87, no.1585.

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
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E06401

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward IV of England (first reign)
Mint or issue place: Bristol
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfgroat: Edward IV, First reign, Light coinage (N 1584 - 1590)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Long cross
Reverse inscription: [----------] // VIL/LAB/RIS/TOLI
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Selby (District)
Parish or ward: Church Fenton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE5236
Four figure Latitude: 53.81768701
Four figure longitude: -1.21165197
1:25K map: SE5236
1:10K map: SE53NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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