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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-8C1068

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1554
Date to: Exactly AD 1558

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.88 g
Diameter: 22.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 16th November 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Doncaster 00984

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Philip of Spain and Mary Tudor
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Groat: Philip and Mary, 1554-1558 (N 1973)
Obverse description: A crowned bust of the queen, facing left.
Obverse inscription: [P]HILIP Z MARIA D G REX Z [RE]GIN[A]
Reverse description: A long cross fourchee over a square topped royal shield.
Reverse inscription: POSVIMUS DEVM ADIVTO NOS
Initial mark: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair