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COIN

Unique ID: NCL-675F86

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1583
Date to: Circa AD 1585

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.79 mm
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 16.19 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 4th July 2013 - Thursday 4th July 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, 1582-1603 (N 2016)
Obverse description: crowned bust left with two pellets behind head
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SP[...]
Reverse description: longcross over arms of England
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: A
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine