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COIN

Unique ID: DEV-5A4A02

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 1591
Date to: Exactly AD 1594

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.76 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 8th October 2017 - Sunday 8th October 2017

Rally details.

This object was found at Piddletrenthide 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 left with two pellets behind
Obverse inscription: [E] D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Square topped shield quartered by long cross fourchee dividing legend
Reverse inscription: CIVI/[TAS/ LON/DON]
Initial mark: Tun
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair