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COIN

Unique ID: FAKL-F16733

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Published

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1553
Date to: Exactly AD 1554

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.65 g
Diameter: 23.6 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SWY 828

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Mary I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Groat: Mary, 1553-1554 (N 1960)
Obverse description: Obverse: bust lost
Obverse inscription: MARIA DG ANG FRA Z HIB REGI.
Reverse description: Royal arms on a long cross
Reverse inscription: VERITAS TEMPORIS FILA
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine