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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-164085

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
Date from: Exactly AD 1596

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 25.2 mm
Width: 24.5 mm
Thickness: 0.75 mm
Weight: 2.65 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 14th August 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2940; S3

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Elizabeth I, 1582-1602 (N 2015)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left, rose behind
Obverse inscription: [(key) ELI]ZAB. D G ANG FR . ET . HIB REGI'.
Reverse description: Square garnished shield over long cross fourchee; date above (1596)
Reverse inscription: (key) PO[SVI]/DEV.' AD/IVTORE/M MEV' .
Initial mark: Key
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine