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COIN

Unique ID: GLO-E8B862

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 1591
Date to: Circa AD 1592

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.93 g
Diameter: 16 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 25th November 2017

Rally details.

This object was found at Slimbridge Lets Go Digging 2017

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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
Type: Halfgroat: Elizabeth I, 1582-1603 (N 2016)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left, two pellets behind bust
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine