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Description: | A pierced medieval silver groat of Henry VI (second reign), dating from1470 to 1471 AD. Minted in London, restoration cross inital and reverse mark (North 1617). The coin has been double struck on the reverse and is pierced between the L and O of LON/ to the right of the crown. It has suffered circumferential losses. It measures 26.6mm (diameter) x 0.7mm (thickness) and weighs 2.07g.Part of a coin hoard. Curator's report:I have examined three coins reported found at Battersea. All are official silver coins of late medieval England and will thus be of the traditional sterling standard, over 90% fine metal. All are groats, the coin of fourpence and the largest silver denomination of the time. Thus the three coins together were equal to a shilling (twelvepence). Their details are as follows. 1. Groat Edward IV, First Reign, light coinage Vd im rose (1464-5) 2.35g 2. Groat Henry VI, Restored (1470-1) im short cross fitchy 2.09g 3. Groat Henry VII 3b im escallop (1490-1505) 2.17g The coins belong to the same period of the English currency, that of the 12-grain penny introduced in 1464. All are quite light, however, and seem to have been clipped, indicating substantial usage. They are in fact below the level of the next weight standard, introduced in 1526. Although this is not coinage in good condition, it seems likely nonetheless that the three were deposited together, considering their largely similar degree of usage and treatment. The fact that only one of the five silver denominations in use at the time is present also suggests a degree of selection, by denomination if not quality. It is my opinion therefore, that this find fulfils the criteria of Treasure, according to the terms of the Act. Dr Barrie J. Cook Curator of Medieval and Early Modern Coinage Department of Coins and Medals British Museum London WC1B 3DG 15 December 2011
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