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Unique ID: LVPL-C05447
Object type certainty: Certain
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Post medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), bell initial mark dating 1582/3-1583. North 2016
Obverse: Crowned bust left, two pellets behind. Legend: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse: Long cross fourchee over shield. Legend: CIVITAS LONDON
Notes:
Finder ref. 6
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1582
Date to: Circa AD 1583
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 16.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st June 2019
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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 left, two pellets behind
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over shield
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: Bell
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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