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COIN

Unique ID: SUR-7AAF7D

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 1595
Date to: Circa AD 1598

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.75 g
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2019

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Obverse description: Crowned bust, left, two pellets behind.
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over royal shield.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Key
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine