COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-0C68AD

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 1587
Date to: Exactly AD 1590

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.73 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 11th November 1990 - Sunday 11th November 1990

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Winchester Collections AY 568
Museum accession number: WINCM: AY 568.388

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 facing left; two pellets behind head
Obverse inscription: E'. D'. G.' ROSA . SINE . SPINA
Reverse description: Square shield over long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/ LON/DON
Initial mark: crescent
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair