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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-32D1F1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1580

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.9 g
Diameter: 25.56 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
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, 1561-1582 (N 1997)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left, rose behind
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR... REGINA
Reverse description: Square shield over long cross fourchée. 1580 above.
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M ME/...
Initial mark: Long cross
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine