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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-72AC3D

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: Circa AD 1558
Date to: Circa AD 1603

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.45 g
Diameter: 13.26 mm

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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, not further defined (N 1988, 2001, 2017)
Obverse description: Bust of Elizabeth I facing left
Obverse inscription: [ROSA SIN]E S[PINA]
Reverse description: long cross over royal shield
Reverse inscription: [CIVI]/TAS LON/DON
Initial mark: illegible
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine