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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-D9A79E

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 1572
Date to: Exactly AD 1573

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 13.78 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 13th January 2016 - Wednesday 13th January 2016

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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: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 2001)
Obverse description: Bust facing left.
Obverse inscription: [E D G ROSA S]INE SPINA
Reverse description: Plain shield with a long cross over it.
Reverse inscription: [CIVI / TAS / LON / DON]
Initial mark: Ermine
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine