Saxon & Medieval — 1354-1355
Coin, groat
Silver groat of Edward III, Series E, London mint (WARD. 43/45, TER), 1354-1355. In uncertain times people hid their savings. This is a coin from a hoard of gold and silver coins that were buried at Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, south London. They totalled £5 7 shillings and 5 pence, which would have bought a horse and was more than a farm labourer could earn in two years.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 2008.56/7
- Object name:
- coin, groat
- Artist/Maker:
- Edward III, England
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- Production date:
- 1354-1355
- Material:
silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 26 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
Purchased with the assistance of the V&A Purchase Grant Fund
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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