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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-AAB0F2

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 1558
Date to: Circa AD 1603

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 17.32 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 19th September 2019

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Elizabeth I, not further defined (N 1987, 1999, 2016, 2037)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left with two pellets behind
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Square shield with long cross fourchee.
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LONDON
Initial mark: 1
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine