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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-F1F083

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 1594
Date to: Circa AD 1596

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 17 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Elizabeth I, 1582-1603 (N 2016)
Obverse description: Shows bust of Elizabeth I facing to the left.
Obverse inscription: [E D G R] OSA SINE [SP] INA
Reverse description: Shows the English shield divided into four quadrants by a long cross.
Reverse inscription: [CIVITAS] LONDON
Initial mark: woolpack
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine