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COIN

Unique ID: DEV-83A7BF

Object type certainty: Probably
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 1558
Date to: Exactly AD 1560

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.74 g
Diameter: 23.4 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 019992

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Groat: Elizabeth I, 1558-1561 (N 1986)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH.D.G:ANG.FRA.Z.HIB.REGI
Reverse description: Square-topped shield quartered by long cross fourchee dividing legend
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV.AD/IVTORE/M.MEV.
Initial mark: Lis
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine