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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-7FA3B9

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 1587
Date to: Circa AD 1590

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.63 mm
Weight: 0.58 g
Diameter: 16.42 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 23rd January 2022

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Materials and construction

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

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: Crown bust left with at least one pellet visible behind.
Obverse inscription: [EDG ROSA SINE SP]INA.
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over square shield.
Reverse inscription: [CIVI/TAS]/LON[/DON].
Initial mark: Crescent
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair