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COIN
Unique ID: LANCUM-821759
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Halfgroat of Elizabeth I dating from 1587-90. Sixth issue; initial mark: crescent.
Obv: [E D] G ROSA SINE SPINA
Rev: [CIVITAS] LONDON
Ref: North 2016
NB: This is a rally find that was not seen by the FLO in person. Images and findspot information were kindly provided by the rally organiser.
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 1587
Date to: Circa AD 1590
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.02 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th April 2016
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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 left with two pellets behind
Obverse inscription: [E D] G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: cross fourchee over square shield
Reverse inscription: [CIVITAS] LONDON
Initial mark: crescent
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: North Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Holt
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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