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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-22790C

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 1594
Date to: Circa AD 1596

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.54 mm
Weight: 0.98 g
Diameter: 17.22 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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, 1582-1603 (N 2016)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left; two pellets behind
Obverse inscription: [E] D G [ROSA S]INE.SPI[NA]
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LO[N]/DON
Initial mark: woolpack
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine