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Unique ID: BERK-8E5BEB
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A worn and slightly damaged silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), minted at London and dating to the period AD 1567-1570. Coronet initial mark. North N2001.
Notes:
Thanks to the finder for providing the images. Find not seen in person by FLO.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1567
Date to: Circa AD 1570
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.52 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th April 2014
This object was found at Metal Detectives at Wilden, Beds
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Other reference: 2014.199
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 2001)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left
Obverse inscription: [E.D:G.R]OSA.SINE.SPINA (A rose without thorns)
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Coronet
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TL0756
Four figure Latitude: 52.19186824
Four figure longitude: -0.43609637
1:25K map: TL0756
1:10K map: TL05NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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