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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-9806B6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver half groat of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603).
IM: hand. AD 1589/90-91/2. North number 2016
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 1589
Date to: Circa AD 1592
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 14 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st August 2014
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Elizabeth I, 1582-1603 (N 2016)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left, two pellets behind head
Obverse inscription: [] ROSA.[]SPINA
Reverse description: Square shield on cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: []/TAS/LO[]/DON/
Initial mark: Hand
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lancashire (County)
District: West Lancashire (District)
To be known as: Aughton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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