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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-952C54

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: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1558
Date to: Circa AD 1603

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.53 mm
Weight: 0.94 g
Diameter: 17.37 mm

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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, not further defined (N 1987, 1999, 2016, 2037)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with two pellets behind
Obverse inscription: [E.D.]G.ROSA.SINE.SPINA
Reverse description: Long cross fourchée over squared shield
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair