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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-0B2761

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 1547
Date to: Circa AD 1550

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.91 mm
Weight: 1.86 g
Diameter: 24.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 4th January 2013 - Friday 4th January 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2320

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Edward VI of England
Mint or issue place: Dublin City
Type: Irish: coin of Edward VI in the name and portrait of Henry VIII, Old head coinage (S 6485 - 6493)
Obverse description: Small bust of Henry VIII facing half-right
Obverse inscription: HENRIC 8 D G AGL [...]
Reverse description: Long cross fouchee and Royal shield
Reverse inscription: CIVI[TAS DVB]LINIE
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair