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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-1E890E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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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
Weight: 0.46 g
Diameter: 14 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
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Elizabeth I, 1558-1561 (N 1988)
Obverse description: Shows the head of Elizabeth facing left. The inscription is partly worn but reads [Spina].
Reverse description: Shows the English crest. The inscription is also worn but the place [London] is visible.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair