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Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete post-Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial marks: mainly legible. Uncertain issue (North 1991: 133-137, refs: 1988, 2001 or 2017).
Obverse: EDG ROSA SINE SPINA (A rose without thorns); Crowned bust left.
Reverse: CIVITAS LONDON; Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription.
Diameter: 13mm. Weight: 0.45g Axis 12.
North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1558
Date to: Circa AD 1603
Quantity: 1
Length: 14 mm
Width: 13 mm
Weight: 0.45 g
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Elizabeth I, not further defined (N 1988, 2001, 2017)
Obverse description: Obverse: EDG ROSA SINE SPINA (A rose without thorns); Crowned bust left.
Obverse inscription: EDG ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Reverse: CIVITAS LONDON; Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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