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COIN

Unique ID: OXON-7E49CD

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: Exactly AD 1583
Date to: Exactly AD 1603

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.18 g
Diameter: 11.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st September 2019 - Thursday 20th February 2020

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OMS receipt 2380

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfpenny: Elizabeth I, 1582-1603 (N 2018)
Obverse description: Portcullis
Obverse inscription: none
Reverse description: Long cross Moline with three pellets to quarters
Reverse inscription: none
Initial mark: Unclear
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair