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COIN

Unique ID: DEV-8FF0B3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1582
Date to: Exactly AD 1584

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.87 g
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 21st January 2013

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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, not further defined (N 1987, 1999, 2016, 2037)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with two pellets behind ear
Obverse inscription: E'.D.G. RO[SA S]INE SPINA
Reverse description: Square topped shield divided by long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: A
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine