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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-66AC25

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 1573

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.98 g
Diameter: 17.62 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 11th September 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Y364

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Threepence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Threepence: Elizabeth I, not further defined (N 1998, 2033 - 2036)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left rose behind head
Obverse inscription: [ELIZA]BETH D G ANG FRA[...]
Reverse description: Square shield
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair