COIN

Unique ID: SOM-420504

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 1602
Date to: Circa AD 1603

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.68 g
Diameter: 16.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th November 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC reciept 020886

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: Crowned bust facing left, two pellets behind head
Obverse inscription: E [D G] ROSA SIN[E SPIN]A
Reverse description: Square topped royal shield over long cross fourchee which divides the legend
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TA[S/ LON]/DON
Initial mark: 2
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair