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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-901EB3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1558
Date to: AD 1583

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.42 g
Diameter: 14.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th December 2007

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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: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 2001)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left. Beaded inner circle.
Obverse inscription: E G (G) ROSA SINE (S)PINA. There is a small wedge beyond the initial mark, adjoining the inner beaded circle on the obverse of the coin.
Reverse description: Swuare shield on a long cross fourchee dividing the legend. Beaded inner circle.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LOND[ON]
Initial mark: Sword (probably)
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine