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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-8B4027

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: Exactly AD 1583
Date to: Exactly AD 1603

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.57 g
Diameter: 16.59 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 2nd September 2015 - Wednesday 2nd December 2015

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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
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: The bust is not visible, but the two pellets behind are.
Obverse inscription: [E D G] ROSA SINE [SPINA]
Reverse description: Shield with a cross over it.
Reverse inscription: [CIVI / TAS / LON / DON]
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine