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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-BBE776

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder
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
Date to: Exactly AD 1573

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.74 mm
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 18.33 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 3rd November 2020

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Threepence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Threepence: Elizabeth I, not further defined (N 1998, 2033 - 2036)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with rose behind
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HI REGINA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee dividing legend, with date 1573 above
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Initial mark: Probably an acorn
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine