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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-14AEFF

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 1660
Date to: Exactly AD 1661

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 18 g
Diameter: 23.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2016 - Wednesday 1st June 2016

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Groat: Elizabeth I, 1558-1561 (N 1986)
Obverse description: Bust facing left with rose behind.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G AN FR ET HI REGINA
Reverse description: Shield with a cross over it.
Reverse inscription: POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV
Initial mark: Martlet
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine