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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-8F700C
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete, post Medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD.1558-1603). Dated to 1594-1596, initial mark Woolpack. Fifth issue (North 1991: 137, ref: 2016).
Obverse: Crowned bust left with two pellets behind. Obverse inscription: E.D.G. ROSA.[SI]NE. SPINA.
Reverse: Long cross fourcheé over Royal shield dividing legend. Reverse inscription: CIVIT[A]S LONDON.
The coin has slightly worn areas on both the obverse and reverse but is otherwise in good conditon, with a good portrait and a complete flan which has not been clipped.
North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1594
Date to: Circa AD 1596
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.67 mm
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 16.47 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 18th October 2017
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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: Crowned bust facing left with two pellets behind.
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA [SI]NE SPINA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/T[A]S/LON/DON
Initial mark: Woolpack
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Bishopstone
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North, J.J. | 1991 | English Hammered Coinage: Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662 | London | Spink and Son Ltd | 137 | 2016 |
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