DEV-E62A28: DEV-E62A28

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COIN

Unique ID: DEV-E62A28

Object type certainty: Certain
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Post-medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I. It is noted that coin is bent twice, which perhaps indicates use as a love-token.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1560
Date to: AD 1561

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.89 mm
Weight: 1.04 g
Diameter: 15.05 mm

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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: The bust of Elizabeth faces to the left.
Obverse inscription: E.DG.ROSA.SINA.SPINA
Reverse description: Long cross through shield.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Devon (County)
District: South Hams (District)
To be known as: Cornworthy

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: DEV
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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