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COIN
Unique ID: CAM-2B0005
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A silver medieval halfgroat; Elizabeth I (1558-1603); mint: Tower; North 2016.
Obverse shows crowned bust left with two pellets behind. Obverse initial mark is a tun, AD1592-1595. Obverse legend reads E.D.G.ROSA.SINE.SPINE. Reverse shows solid long cross fourchee over royal shield. Initial mark is a tun. Reverse legend reads CIVI/TAS/LON/DON. Die axis is 6 o'clock. Weight is 0.94g, diameter is 17.52mm, thickness is 0.62mm.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1592
Date to: Circa AD 1595
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.62 mm
Weight: 0.94 g
Diameter: 17.52 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Elizabeth I, 1582-1603 (N 2016)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with two pellets behind
Obverse inscription: E.D.G.ROSA.SINE.SPINA
Reverse description: Solid long cross fourchee over royal shield
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Tun, AD1592-1595
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: South Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Thurlby Area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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