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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-9293F7

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 1561
Date to: Circa AD 1572

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.92 g
Diameter: 16.75 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 19th May 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1663

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, 1561-1582 (N 1999)
Obverse description: Bust left
Obverse inscription: [ELIZ]ABETH : D G ANG: (FR)[...]
Reverse description: square topped shield over a long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: [POSVI] DEV• ADIVTOREM•MEV•
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair