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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-4465FD

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

Class: Flat, enamelled disc

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 1553
Date to: Circa AD 1554

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.92 g
Diameter: 23.42 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 26th August 2017

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Mary I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Groat: Mary, 1553-1554 (N 1960)
Obverse description: Crowned bust, left.
Obverse inscription: MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGI
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over royal shield.
Reverse inscription: VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA
Initial mark: Pomegranate
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair