DEV-72CF61: Postmedieval coin: Silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I

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COIN

Unique ID: DEV-72CF61

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A postmedieval silver hammered coin. The coin is a halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558- 1603). Obervse depicts crowned bust left with two pellets behind left ear. The coin is sixth issue and was minted between 1582- 1584 ('A' mintmark). See Spink 2579, p256 (2011 edition). Awaiting image from finder.

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
Diameter: 15 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 6th September 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: Silver: Elizabeth I, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left with two pellets behind left ear
Obverse inscription: E' DG ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Square topped shield
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Devon (County)
District: East Devon (District)
Parish or ward: Colaton Raleigh (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SY0787
Four figure Latitude: 50.67520663
Four figure longitude: -3.31753966
1:25K map: SY0787
1:10K map: SY07NE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: DEV
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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