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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-B19237

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 1553
Date to: Circa AD 1554

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.34 mm
Weight: 1.57 g
Diameter: 23.66 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st April 2019 - Tuesday 30th April 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3437

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Mary I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Groat: Mary, 1553-1554 (N 1960)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left
Obverse inscription: MAR[IA D] G ANG FRA Z [HI]B REGI
Reverse description: Square topped royal shield over a long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: VERITAS [TE]MPORIS FILIA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair