COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-28E861

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
Date from: AD 1591
Date to: AD 1594

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 4th December 2004

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left (now very worn) with 2 pellets behind the head. Inner border of beading, inscription around, some remnants of outer border of beading where not clipped.
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SI[NE SPINA]
Reverse description: Square shield with arms of England quartered by long cross fourchee. Inner border of beading and inscription around.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON