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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-4CA09D

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 1591
Date to: Circa AD 1594

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 5th August 2015 - Wednesday 5th August 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2659

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
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
Obverse inscription: [E D G ROSA] SINE SPINA
Reverse description: long cross fourchee over a square topped shield
Reverse inscription: [CIVI]TAS [LON]DON
Initial mark: tun
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair