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COIN

Unique ID: GLO-C74918

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 1594
Date to: Circa AD 1596

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.66 g
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th 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: crowned bust facing left, two pellets behind
Obverse inscription: E [D G ROSA SINE] SPINA
Reverse description: shield with the royal coat of arms
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine