HAMP-3BBE53: Post-medieval coin : probable halfgroat of Elizabeth I

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-3BBE53

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A post-medieval probable halfgroat of Elizabeth I (probably), Tower mint, dating between 1558 and 1603. The coin is exceedingly worn.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1558
Date to: Circa AD 1603

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.63 g
Diameter: 16 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form 3461

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Incomplete

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: Illegible
Reverse description: Crowned square-topped shield of arms, Ist quarter France modern

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Arun (District)
Parish or ward: Aldingbourne (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU9402
Four figure Latitude: 50.8099361
Four figure longitude: -0.66721435
1:25K map: SU9402
1:10K map: SU90SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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