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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-290AF2

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 1553
Date to: Exactly AD 1554

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.73 g
Diameter: 22.67 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 5068

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat
Ruler/issuer: Mary I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Groat: Mary, 1553-1554 (N 1960)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left.
Obverse inscription: MARIA [pomegranate initial mark] D G REX Z REGINA
Reverse description: Cross fourchée over royal shield.
Reverse inscription: VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA
Initial mark: Pomegranate.
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock