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Unique ID: LANCUM-37A698
Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver struck/hammered medieval halfgroat of Elizabeth I (second issue, AD1567-70). Mint mark: coronet
North: 1999
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1567
Date to: Circa AD 1570
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.3 mm
Weight: 1.05 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st December 2005
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Obverse description: Crowned bust l. with rose behind head.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH DG ANGFRA ET HIB REGINA
Reverse description: Square shield with date above, on long cross fourchee dividing legend.
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV AMIVTOREM MEV
Initial mark: coronet
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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