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Unique ID: PUBLIC-052251
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A clipped, silver Three Half Pence of Elizabeth I dated 1575. The coin was crumpled by a plough strike and has been straightened. London mint, Eglatine mint mark.
The coin is 16.0mm in diameter, 0.3mm thick and weighs 0.7g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1575
Date to: Exactly AD 1575
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.3 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 16 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Three halfpence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Threehalfpence: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 2000)
Obverse description: Buts of Elizabeth facing left with rose behind.
Obverse inscription: E.D.[G].ROSA.SINE.SPINA
Reverse description: Shield with date of ?5?5 above it.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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