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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-083EFA

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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: Exactly AD 1560
Date to: Exactly AD 1561

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.35 g
Diameter: 14.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 18th February 2018 - Sunday 18th February 2018

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Elizabeth I, 1558-1561 (N 1988)
Obverse description: crowned bust facing left
Obverse inscription: +E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: square shield over long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: +CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: cross crosslet
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair