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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-628A50
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), fourth issue of 1578-1579, Spink no. 2575. In good condition suggesting deposition after a short period in circulation; lightly clipped and bent into a wavy reverse S profile.
Obverse description: Bust left.
Obverse inscription: E;D;G:ROSA.SINE.SPINA
Reverse description: Shield of Arms of England and France, long cross, mintmark Greek cross (7).
Reverse inscription: CIVI/[TAS/L]ON/DON
Diameter: 14.3mm, Weight: 0.42gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1578
Date to: Exactly AD 1579
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.42 g
Diameter: 14.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 29th October 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM31019
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 2001)
Obverse description: Bust left
Obverse inscription: E;D;G:ROSA.SINE.SPINA
Reverse description: Shield of Arms of England and France, long cross
Reverse inscription: CIVI/[TAS/L]ON/DON
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Hardwick
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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