Record ID: IOW-063A7A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and possibly clipped Medieval silver groat of Henry VI. Second reign (1470-1471). Initial marks: lis/lis, minted at York (North 1991: 90, ref: 1618). Obverse: (lis) hEnRIC DI GRA REX AnGL Z FRAnC; Crowned bust facing within a tressure of nine arches, E on breast Reverse: (lis) POSVI/DEVm A/DIVTOR/E mEVm (I have made God my Helper); CIVI/TAS/EBO/RACI; Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant Diameter: 26.3mm. Weight: 6.62g. DA=12:1. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink …
Created on: Monday 9th May 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.