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The Wyre Piddle Medieval Silver Coin Hoard

Examples from a hoard of 219 silver coins struck in the reigns of King Edward l to King Edward lV, the earliest being c.1280 and the latest 1466-67. The hoard was found near Wyre Piddle, Pershore, Worcestershire in 1967 It was made up of 135 groats (4d.), 39 half-groats (2d.) and 45 sterlings (pennies) Thirty coins were retained by the British Museum for the national collection, three were returned to the finders and the balance acquired by Worcestershire County Museum in 1969.

Henry Vl silver penny

Henry Vl silver penny reverse

A Henry Vl silver sterling (penny) from the York mint. Reverse shows leaf(?) pellets.

Henry Vl silver half groat

A Henry Vl silver half groat (two penny piece) from the Calais mint. Reverse shows a pinecone-mascle.

Henry Vl silver groat

Henry Vl silver groat reverse

A Henry Vl silver groat (four penny piece) from the London mint. Reverse shows cloverleaf pellets

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The Wyre Piddle Medieval Silver Coin Hoard