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Piece of lead, c. 28 mm in diameter, stamped with impressions from dies for an Edward III (1327-77) halfgroat, York royal mint, Pre-Treaty series E (1353-55), 5.00 g. The Fitzwilliam Museum has a silver impression from these dies, originally from the collection of William Boyne (1814-93). Both of these impressions may have been made in the 1840s, when the dies used at the York mint in 1353-55 were discovered in a chest in the Pyx Chapel at Westminster Abbey.: CM.130-2005

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Piece of lead, c. 28 mm in diameter, stamped with impressions from dies for an Edward III (1327-77) halfgroat, York royal mint, Pre-Treaty series E (1353-55), 5.00 g. The Fitzwilliam Museum has a silver impression from these dies, originally from the collection of William Boyne (1814-93). Both of these impressions may have been made in the 1840s, when the dies used at the York mint in 1353-55 were discovered in a chest in the Pyx Chapel at Westminster Abbey.

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Piece of lead, c. 28 mm in diameter, stamped with impressions from dies for an Edward III (1327-77) halfgroat, York royal mint, Pre-Treaty series E (1353-55), 5.00 g. The Fitzwilliam Museum has a silver impression from these dies, originally from the collection of William Boyne (1814-93). Both of these impressions may have been made in the 1840s, when the dies used at the York mint in 1353-55 were discovered in a chest in the Pyx Chapel at Westminster Abbey.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2005-01-31) by Galata Coins

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.130-2005
Primary reference Number: 252916
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Created: Tuesday 6 October 2020 Updated: Thursday 20 May 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Piece of lead, c. 28 mm in diameter, stamped with impressions from dies for an Edward III (1327-77) halfgroat, York royal mint, Pre-Treaty series E (1353-55), 5.00 g. The Fitzwilliam Museum has a silver impression from these dies, originally from the collection of William Boyne (1814-93). Both of these impressions may have been made in the 1840s, when the dies used at the York mint in 1353-55 were discovered in a chest in the Pyx Chapel at Westminster Abbey." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/252916 Accessed: 2024-11-09 02:18:18

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