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Unique ID: SF-B12BDC
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete silver post-medieval halfgroat of Elizabeth I, dating to the period 1583-1603. Third issue. Unclear initial mark.
North vol.II, 113, no.2016
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1583
Date to: Exactly AD 1603
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.78 mm
Weight: 0.82 g
Diameter: 15.97 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st April 2015
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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 with two pellets behind the head
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Long cross dividing the legend against a square shield
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: Unclear
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
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Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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