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Unique ID: BH-005941
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I. Sixth issue coin, minted 1582 - 1584, 'A' mintmark.
Diameter: 16.1mm; thickness: 0.7mm; weight: 0.78g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1582
Date to: Exactly AD 1584
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.78 g
Diameter: 16.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th April 2014
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Other reference: Ver 14/67 - 103
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Shield and long cross.
Reverse inscription: [CIV]I/TAS/LON/[DON]
Initial mark: A
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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