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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-34FD03
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver.
Coin. Halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), sixth issue, of 1602. Fine condition.
Obverse description: Bust left with two pellets behind head. Mintmark 2 for issue of 1602. Obverse inscription: .2.E.'D.G.ROSA.SINE.SPINA
Reverse description: Long cross over shield of Arms of England and France.
Reverse inscription: 2: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Diameter: 16.9mm, Weight: 0.80gms, die axis: 9.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1602
Date to: Exactly AD 1602
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 17th March 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM17835
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Half groat
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Elizabeth I, 1582-1603 (N 2016)
Obverse description: Bust left with two pellets behind head
Obverse inscription: .2.E.’D.G.ROSA.SINE.SPINA
Reverse description: Long cross over shield of Arms of England and France
Reverse inscription: 2:CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Middle Rasen
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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