HAMP-1E6342: Post-medieval coin: Halfgroat of Elizabeth I

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-1E6342

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A slightly worn and clipped later 16th-century silver post-medieval halfgroat of Elizabeth I struck at London (1584-1587 AD; North 2016)

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1584
Date to: AD 1587

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.15 mm
Width: 16.1 mm
Thickness: 0.55 mm
Weight: 0.84 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 28th July 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2696

Materials and construction

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

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, 1582-1603 (N 2016)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left with two pellets behind the head
Obverse inscription: (Escallop) . E. D.' G.' ROSA . SINE . SPINA .
Reverse description: Square shield over a bifurcated long cross dividing the legend
Reverse inscription: (Escallop) CIVI/TAS/LON/[DON]
Initial mark: Escallop
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Andover CP

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Thoroughfare

References cited

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Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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