This auction has been won.
View other items offered by 19 Century Living424
Leading
mirkoz4251
1 ×
R470.00
10 May 11:03
Runner-up
ritchie0014636
1 ×
R460.00
10 May 10:53
Silver half-Groat Edward III (1327-1377) Ref. AP24
1 was
available
/ secondhand
Shipping
Standard courier shipping from R30
R30 Standard shipping using one of our trusted couriers applies to most areas in South Africa. Some areas may attract a R30 surcharge. This will be calculated at checkout if applicable.
Check my rate
Check my rate
Ready to ship in
The seller has indicated that they will usually have this item
ready to ship within 3 business days. Shipping time depends on your delivery address. The most
accurate delivery time will be calculated at checkout, but in
general, the following shipping times apply:
Standard Delivery
| Main centres: | 1-3 business days |
| Regional areas: | 3-4 business days |
| Remote areas: | 3-5 business days |
Buyer Protection
How you're covered
Product information
Silver half-Groat Edward III (1327-1377) Ref. AP24
Edward III was King of England from 1327 - 1377. Crowned at the age of just fifteen years old, Edward transformed the Kingdom of England into one of the most formidable military powers in Europe. Son of Edward II, he was noted for his successful military successes and in restoring royal authority which was severely lacking after the disastrous rule by his father. In 1328, Edward, aged sixteen, married the 12-year old Philippa of Hainault. In 1333 he led a successful campaign against the Scots. Through this, he received a substantial part of Scotland, but it proved difficult to keep control and eventually the land was returned and Edward was forced to conclude a truce, in 1338, with the Scots. In 1337, he declared himself King of France, claiming the throne as grandson of King Philip IV. However, the French rejected the claim and accepted Philip's nephew, Philip VI, as the rightful king. This led to the 100 Years war. This was also the era of the infamous 'Black Death" which swept through England, killing roughly one third of the entire population. This altered the economic situation for the workers who were now in great demand. 
To put the value of a 'penny' into perspective, it now cost one penny to hoe an acre of land and sixpence to plough an acre of land three times over, and, reaping an acre cost 5 pence.The coin shown was found by metal detecting in Britain. It is silver and measures roughly 22mm in diameter and weighs 2.18 grams.
This is a 'Hammered" coin - Hammered coins were produced by placing a thin sheet of metal, either gold, silver, bronze or copper, between two dies, and striking the top die as to create an image on each side. The 'Long Cross' design was introduced by Edward I. Silver coins, in the Medieval age, were often 'clipped', having thin slivers of silver removed from the coin. These slivers were eventually melted down and sold. The 'Long Cross' was an attempt to stop this practice, in that, if the coin did not show the complete 'cross' it would not be accepted. Unfortunately, this did not work, and coins were still subjected to 'clipping'.
This is a 'Hammered" coin - Hammered coins were produced by placing a thin sheet of metal, either gold, silver, bronze or copper, between two dies, and striking the top die as to create an image on each side. The 'Long Cross' design was introduced by Edward I. Silver coins, in the Medieval age, were often 'clipped', having thin slivers of silver removed from the coin. These slivers were eventually melted down and sold. The 'Long Cross' was an attempt to stop this practice, in that, if the coin did not show the complete 'cross' it would not be accepted. Unfortunately, this did not work, and coins were still subjected to 'clipping'.
Being roughly 700 years old, the coin is in very good condition with the inscription still legible and sharply defined features of the face. A half-groat was worth two pennies
Cost R400.00
Postage R25.00
Please note - I am NOT a numismatist, but, from my research, I believe this coin is dated and identified correctly. My apologies, if I am wrong.
This is a genuine antique. Please remember the classification of an 'antique' is that it should be 100 years old, OR MORE. There are many articles being offered as 'antiques' when, clearly, they are not.
This is a genuine antique. Please remember the classification of an 'antique' is that it should be 100 years old, OR MORE. There are many articles being offered as 'antiques' when, clearly, they are not.
Terms: We offer a strict three-day approval period from the date the parcel reaches you. Refunds/credits are based on the cost of the article, NOT including delivery charges. Please advise us within this period whether you would like to return any article for a refund/credit. Although we pride ourselves in our packing, the buyer remains responsible for loss, non-arrival or damage to goods being sent to, or returned.