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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-5DAC32

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 1574

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.72 g
Diameter: 15.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 14th May 2014 - Wednesday 14th May 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2208

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Three halfpence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Threehalfpence: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 2000)
Obverse description: A crowned bust of the queen, facing left with a rose behind.
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: A square topped shield over a long cross fourchee dividing the legend; the date above.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: Eglantine
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine