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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-FD1AD3

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 1560
Date to: Circa AD 1561

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.98 g
Diameter: 22.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st August 2018 - Friday 31st August 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3222; finder's reference 128

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Groat: Elizabeth I, 1558-1561 (N 1986)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G AN FR [ET] HI REGINA
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over a square topped shield
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Initial mark: illegible
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine