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Unique ID: WILT-A270DF
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver post-medieval halfgroat of Elizabeth I. Bell initial mark, Tower mint (AD 1582-1583; North 2016).
The coin has been struck off-centre on the reverse.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1582
Date to: Exactly AD 1583
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.13 g
Diameter: 16.1 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 4275
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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. Two pellets behind.
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing legend.
Reverse inscription: [CI]VI/TAS / LON/[DON]
Initial mark: Bell
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.