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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-778157

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: Circa AD 1567
Date to: Circa AD 1570

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 14.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 29th May 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E04906

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 left
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Coronet
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine