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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-FF7057

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: Exactly AD 1590
Date to: Exactly AD 1592

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.82 g
Diameter: 15.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2002 - Tuesday 31st December 2002

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS 2465

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
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, 1582-1603 (N 2016)
Obverse description: A crowned bust of the queen, facing left, with two pellets as mark of value behind.
Obverse inscription: [E D G R]OSA SIN[E] SPINA
Reverse description: A square topped shield on a long cross fouchee, dividing the legend.
Reverse inscription: CIVITA[S LON]DON
Initial mark: Hand
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine