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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-597774

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A slightly worn silver Post-medieval halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), (North's) third issue (1583-1603), Tower of London mint, '2' mintmark dating to 1602, North (1991, p.137) no. 2016.

Measurements: 17.37mm in diameter, 0.62mm thick and 0.87g in weight

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.62 mm
Weight: 0.87 g
Diameter: 17.37 mm

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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 shield on cross forchee dividing legend
Reverse inscription: +CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: 2
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Dover (District)
Parish or ward: Preston (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TR2660
Four figure Latitude: 51.29425328
Four figure longitude: 1.24020854
1:25K map: TR2660
1:10K map: TR26SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: KENT
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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