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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-3617A1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1578
Date to: Exactly AD 1580

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.3 g
Diameter: 12.45 mm

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Materials and construction

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

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, 1561-1582 (N 2001)
Obverse description: Bust of Elizabeth I, facing left.
Obverse inscription: + E.D G [ROSA SINE SP] INA
Reverse description: Royal shield with cross
Reverse inscription: [CIVI/TA]S/LON/DO[N]
Initial mark: plain cross
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine