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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-4290F7

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 1591
Date to: Circa AD 1594

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.59 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 12.21 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Elizabeth I, 1582-1603 (N 2017)
Obverse description: Crown bust left.
Obverse inscription: [E.D.G RO]SA SINE SPINA.
Reverse description: long cross fourchee over shield.
Reverse inscription: [CIVI/TAS]/LON/DON.
Initial mark: TUN.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair