Record ID: IOW-A722A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, clipped and worn Medieval silver groat of Edward III (1327-1377), minted at York. Series E, 1354-1355 (North 1991: 51, ref: 1164). Obverse: +ED[ ]D G REX ANG[ ]FRANC[ ]; Crowned bust facing within a tressure of arches Reverse: Outer: +POSVI/[ ]/D[ ]OR/Em mEV (I have made God my Helper); Inner: CIVI/TAS/EBO/RACI; Long cross dividing the inscriptions with three pellets in each quadrant Diameter: 24.9mm. Weight: 3.18g. DA=12:6. North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Sunday 13th April 2014
Last updated: Sunday 13th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.