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COIN

Unique ID: HESH-464003

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
Date from: AD 1591
Date to: AD 1594

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.98 g
Diameter: 17.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 5th November 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left with two pellets behind the head
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: Tun
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock