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COIN

Unique ID: WREX-C14576

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: Circa AD 1584
Date to: Circa AD 1586

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.4 g
Diameter: 13.96 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st October 2017 - Friday 8th December 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 1227

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Incomplete

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
Obverse inscription: E [D G ROSA SINE SP]INA
Reverse description: squared shield on cross fourchée
Reverse inscription: [CIVI/TAS/LON/DO]N
Initial mark: Escallop
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair