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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-0BDDF3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1560
Date to: Circa AD 1561

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.55 mm
Weight: 1.17 g
Diameter: 21.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 19th April 2015 - Sunday 26th April 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Groat: Elizabeth I, 1558-1561 (N 1986)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left
Obverse inscription: ELI[ZABETH D G ANG FR]A ET HIB REGINA
Reverse description: long cross fourchee and a royal shield with a straight top
Reverse inscription: PO[SVI] DEV ADIVTO[REM MEV]
Initial mark: Cross crosslet
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair