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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-74C8A4

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: Exactly AD 1595
Date to: Exactly AD 1598

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.73 g
Diameter: 16.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 30th July 2021 - Tuesday 29th September 2020

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3724

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, 1582-1603 (N 2016)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left; two pellets behind
Obverse inscription: [E] D [G] ROSA SINE S[PI]NA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing legend
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TA[S]/LON/DON
Initial mark: Key
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair