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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-AD4D65

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1560
Date to: Circa AD 1561

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 22.63 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 29th August 2021

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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: 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 facing left. Legend worn.
Reverse description: Square shield over long cross fourchee. Mint mark cross crosslet.
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine