COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-D31DE6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by a museum - not a Treasure case

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
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.53 g
Diameter: 15.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 15th May 1986 - Thursday 15th May 1986

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Winchester Collections AY 568
Museum accession number: WINCM: AY 568.547

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: Crowned bust facing left within beaded circle
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA . SINE . SPI[NA]
Reverse description: Square top shield over cross within beaded circle
Reverse inscription: CIVI/[TA]S/ LON/DON
Initial mark: plain cross
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine