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COIN

Unique ID: NMS-DEC978

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
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1558
Date to: Circa AD 1571

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.25 g
Diameter: 23 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 7th March 2021 - Sunday 7th March 2021

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 31862
Other reference: GCENF146957

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Groat: Elizabeth I, not further defined (N 1986, 2032)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left. Rev;
Obverse inscription: [...]GINA
Reverse description: Royal shield over long cross fourchee.
Reverse inscription: POSVI DI[...]
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor