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Groat: CM.106-2017

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Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward IV (1461-70, 1471-83) (First reign)
Mint: London

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Description

Crown initial mark

Notes

History note: Ex Lord Stewartby collection, Spink Auction, 29 November 2016, Lot 1375; ex C.E. Blunt; ex Lord Grantley, Glendining, 20-21 April 1944, Lot 1437.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2017-01-23) by Spink

Dating

Production date: post AD 1461

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 26.62 mm Die Axis 210 degrees Weight 2.63 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned head, facing, quatrefoils at each shoulder.

  • Text: EDWARD:DI:GRA:REX ANGL' Z FRANCI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: obverse

  • Text: POSVID/EVMAD/IVTOR/EMEVM // CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Long cross, three pellets in each quarter.

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.106-2017
Primary reference Number: 241269
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 16 July 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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