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COIN

Unique ID: OXON-C2BCDA

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 1572
Date to: Exactly AD 1573

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.32 g
Diameter: 12.99 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st November 2020 - Monday 30th November 2020

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Three farthings
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Threefarthings: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 2002)
Obverse description: Bust facing left with a rose behind.
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Shield with a long cross over it. Dated 1572.
Reverse inscription: CIVI / TAS / LON / DON
Initial mark: Ermine
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine