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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-752DF9
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), fifth coinage, issue of 1582-1583.
Obverse description: Bust left, two pellets behind head. Mintmark bell (60).
Obverse inscription: E'.D'.G ROSA .SINE.SPINA
Reverse description: Shield of Arms, long cross.
Reverse inscription: [CIVI/TAS/]LON/DON
Diameter: 16.2mm, Weight: 0.76gms, die axis: 3
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 1582
Date to: Exactly AD 1583
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.76 g
Diameter: 16.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 14th October 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM34108
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: Bust left, two pellets behind head.
Obverse inscription: E’.D’.G ROSA .SINE.SPINA
Reverse description: Shield of Arms, long cross
Reverse inscription: [CIVI/TAS/]LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Dunham-on-Trent
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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