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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-C3DF00

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
Date from: Circa AD 1582
Date to: Circa AD 1602

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 16.5 g
Diameter: 0.77 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 25th August 2007 - Monday 27th August 2007

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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
Type: Halfgroat: Elizabeth I, not further defined (N 1987, 1999, 2016, 2037)
Obverse description: Very worn bust left, two pellets behind head.
Obverse inscription: [E]DG ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Square shield.
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LON DON