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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-81E637
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A worn and clipped silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Fifth issue, Initial mark A 1582-1584. Obverse of coin [E.D.G.] ROSA SI[NE SPI]NA. Crowned bust left. Reverse: [CIVITAS] LONDON Square shield on long cross fourchee dividing the legend.
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 1582
Date to: Circa AD 1584
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.39 mm
Weight: 0.348 g
Diameter: 14.15 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 7th March 2015
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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, 1582-1603 (N 2017)
Obverse description: crowned bust left
Obverse inscription: [E.D.G.] ROSA SI[NE SPI]NA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee dividing the legend
Reverse inscription: [CIVITAS] LONDON
Initial mark: A
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: East Dorset (District)
To be known as: Nr Wimborne
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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