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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-366E89

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

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 1595
Date to: Circa AD 1598

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.56 mm
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 15.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 8th October 2008 - Wednesday 8th October 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
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, not further defined (N 1987, 1999, 2016, 2037)
Obverse description: Crowned Bust facing left. Two pellets behind bust.
Obverse inscription: [ - - - - ]ROSA SINE . S [ - - - ]
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over shield bearing Arms of England, within a circle.
Reverse inscription: [ - - - - - - -]/LON/DON
Initial mark: Key
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine