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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-F94678

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 1589
Date to: Circa AD 1592

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.57 mm
Weight: 0.71 g
Diameter: 16.84 mm

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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, 1582-1603 (N 2016)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with two pellets behind
Obverse inscription: + E.D.G.ROSA.S[INE.SPINA]
Reverse description: Square shield on cross forchee dividing legend
Reverse inscription: +CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Hand
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine