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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-AA54A2

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: Circa AD 1558
Date to: Circa AD 1603

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 18.62 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 13th January 2021

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: Dublin City
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Elizabeth I, not further defined (N 1988, 2001, 2017)
Obverse description: Crowned harp dividing date
Obverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Reverse description: Square topped royal shield with E to left and R to right
Reverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIBER RE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine