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COIN

Unique ID: BH-A3D952

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 1369
Date to: Circa AD 1377

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.97 g
Diameter: 23.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st September 2019 - Monday 30th September 2019

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Halfgroat: Edward III, 4th coinage, post-treaty (N 1287-1290)
Obverse description: Front facing bifoliate crowned bust
Obverse inscription: EDWARDVS REX ANGLZF(retrograde) F RACI, annulet stops
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: +POS/VI DEV/ADIVT/OREM // CIVI/TAS/EBO/RACI
Initial mark: Cross
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine