Medieval coin – HCR36549

Obverse

Inscription:

(cross)EDWARDVS DI GRA REX ANGL

Design:

Facing crowned head within quatrelobe, annulets either side of head, trefoils in angles of tressure

Reverse

Inscription:

(outer circle) DNS HIBN EDVX AQVT (inner cirle) IAC IVI LON DON

Design:

Long solid cross with three pellets in each angle,

Information

Period

Medieval

Category

English Edwardian silver coin

Group

Authority

England: kingdom

Person

Edward I, king of England, 1272-1307

Dating

1279-1281

Mint

London (stated mint)

Denomination

Groat

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

5.41

Axis

Diameter (mm)

29.9

Acquisition method

deposit

Acquisition collection reference

178

Acquisition date

1920

Source

Bodleian Library

Acknowledgment

Reference

J.J.North - 1989 - Edwardian English Silver Coins 1279-1351 : North, 11; Allen p.36 no 37; Fox pl. v no 7

Note:

H.B.E.Fox and J.S.Fox, 'Numismatic History of the reigns of Edward I, II and III' BNJ, 1909-13. M.R.Allen, 'The groats of Edward I', BNJ vol. 74, 2004, 28-38 J.J.North, Edwardian English Silver Coins 1279-1351, SCBI 39, OUP 1989

This specimen

Yes

Contributors to this coin record

nmayhew, jbaker