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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-24BD8A

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: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1578
Date to: Circa AD 1580

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.64 mm
Weight: 0.57 g
Diameter: 13.76 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 2001)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left.
Obverse inscription: [E D G ROSA SI]NE SPINA
Reverse description: Square shield over long cross fourchée. No date above.
Reverse inscription: [CIVI]/TAS/LON/D[ON]
Initial mark: Long cross
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine