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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-30D691

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: Exactly AD 1558
Date to: Exactly AD 1561

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 24.21 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 3rd July 2013 - Wednesday 2nd October 2013

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Groat: Elizabeth I, 1558-1561 (N 1986)
Obverse description: Bust facing left.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G AN FR ET HI REGINA
Reverse description: Plain shield.
Reverse inscription: POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV
Initial mark: Martlet
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine