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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-8DB0B7

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 1587
Date to: Circa AD 1590

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.38 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
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Elizabeth I, 1558-1561 (N 1988)
Obverse description: Bust of Elizabeth I facing left. Crescent mintmark visible.
Obverse inscription: [E D G R]OSA [SINE SPINA]
Reverse description: English shield divided into four quadrants by a long cross fourche. Crescent mintmark visible.
Reverse inscription: CIVI / TAS / LON / DON
Initial mark: Crescent
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor