Record ID: NMGW-0CD272
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
The find comprises one gold and fourteen silver medieval English coins, of the reigns of Edward III (1), Henry VI (12) and two uncertain pennies. Metal content English silver coins of the 14th-15th centuries are typically of silver of high fineness, in excess of 90% Ag by weight. The gold standard is virtually pure precious metal (23ct 3½gr, or 99.5%). Discussion The fifteen coins appear to form a single group, lost or deposited in the middle of the fifteenth century. The earliest coins, of Edward I-II(?) and Edward III (1327-77) are considerably worn through circulation, whereas tho…
Created on: Tuesday 4th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 4th August 2015
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