COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-4E9855

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1582
Date to: Exactly AD 1583

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.73 mm
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 16.05 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 28th 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, not further defined (N 1987, 1999, 2016, 2037)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with two pellets behind.
Obverse inscription: E.D.G. ROSA .SINE. SPINA
Reverse description: Long cross fourcheé over Royal shield dividing legend.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: Bell
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine