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COIN

Unique ID: DENO-AAD621

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1583
Date to: AD 1603

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.74 g
Diameter: 17.26 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2004

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby Museum entry no. 4472

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Obverse description: Crowned bust of queen facing left with two pellets behind.
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE [SPINA]
Reverse description: Square shield on cross fourchee.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: Bell
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock