Record ID: HESH-717637
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Groat of Edward IV, Light Coinage 1464-1470, either North 1570-71 Class VII-VIII Initial Mark Crown / Sun, or North 1575 Class IX, Initial Mark Crown / Rose. There are a number of issues with this coin, in that the metal it is made from is not standard silver, instead it seems to be an amalgam or white metal alloy. This would indicate either it being a contemporary copy (which would explain the clipping around the edge) or a modern forgery or copy, probably produced on a relatively small scale for sale in museums and for modern collectors). The surface is heavily worn and pitted and…
Created on: Thursday 16th April 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ledbury', grid reference and parish protected.