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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-940B93
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Possibly a penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), as kindly suggested by the finder; London mint, probably 5th issue of 1578-1582, Spink no. 2575; worn or chipped.
Obverse description: Bust left.
Obverse inscription: [-]D G ROSA SI[NE SPINA]
Reverse description: Shield of Arms of England and France, long cross.
Reverse inscription: (--/--)/LON/[DON]
Diameter: 13.4mm, Weight: 0.31gms, die axis: 12
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1578
Date to: Exactly AD 1582
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.31 g
Diameter: 13.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 15th July 2021
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM47101
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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, 1582-1603 (N 2017)
Obverse description: Bust left.
Obverse inscription: [-]D G ROSA SI[NE SPINA]
Reverse description: Shield of Arms of England and France, long cross.
Reverse inscription: (--/--)/LON/[DON]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: near Lincoln
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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