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COIN

Unique ID: GLO-ECBB76

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

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 1573
Date to: Circa AD 1578

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.16 g
Diameter: 24 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2021 - Thursday 1st April 2021

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat
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, 1558-1561 (N 1986)
Obverse description: crowned bust facing left
Obverse inscription: [E]LIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA
Reverse description: shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross
Reverse inscription: POSUI DEU ADIVTOTEM ME[U]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine