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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-3C2175

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: Circa AD 1560
Date to: Circa AD 1561

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.62 mm
Weight: 0.4 g
Diameter: 13.39 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 18th November 2012

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Elizabeth I, 1558-1561 (N 1988)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: [E D G] ROSA [SINE] SPINA
Reverse description: Square shield with long cross fourchee dividing the legend.
Reverse inscription: [CIVI TAS] LON DON
Initial mark: Cross crosslet
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair