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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-3117BC

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: Circa AD 1558
Date to: Circa AD 1603

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.96 g
Diameter: 30.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 4th October 2021

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: RCM 0668

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: Elizabeth I, 1558-1561 (N 1985)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HI REGINA
Reverse description: Long cross Fourchee over shield
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Initial mark: Lis
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine