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COIN
Unique ID: WREX-C07969
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Probably a silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I of the sixth issue dating 1582-1601.The obverse is very worn but has the remains of two pellets behind the bust image; the legend is illegible but would have read [E D G ROSA SINE SPINA].The reverse has a squared shield on long cross fourchée with the legend reading [CIVI/TAS]/L[ON/DON].
Diameter: 14.7mm; weight: 0.6g
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 1582
Date to: Circa AD 1601
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 14.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 17th October 2017 - Tuesday 17th October 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Wrexham Museum Entry form No. 1232
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Elizabeth I, not further defined (N 1987, 1999, 2016, 2037)
Obverse description: Two pellets behind bust
Obverse inscription: [E D G ROSA SINE SPINA]
Reverse description: Squared shield on long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: [CIVI/TAS]/L[ON/DON]
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
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