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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-3C2DE6

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
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1583
Date to: Circa AD 1603

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.78 mm
Weight: 1.02 g
Diameter: 16.11 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd September 2012

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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: 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 with two pellets behind head right.
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Square shield with long cross fourchee dividing legend.
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LON DON
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock