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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-6EE21E

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 1575
Date to: Exactly AD 1575

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.43 g
Diameter: 14.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st November 2021

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Three halfpence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Threehalfpence: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 2000)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left with rose behind
Obverse inscription: [E D G] ROSE SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: [CIVI / TAS] / LON / DON
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair