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Unique ID: LIN-6D3574
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A post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (r. 1558-1603). Unclear mintmark. Dated to 1585.
Obverse description: Crowned bust, left with rose behind head
Obverse inscription: ELIZAB. D G ANG FR [....] REGIN.
Reverse description: Long cross overlying Royal Arms, 1585 above.
Reverse inscription: POSVI/[DEV A]D/IVTO[RE]/M MEV (I have made God my Helper)
Diameter: 25.68 mm; Thickness: 0.78 mm; Weight: 2.68g; DA:12
This is a find of note and has been designated: County / local importance
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1585
Date to: Exactly AD 1585
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.78 mm
Weight: 2.68 g
Diameter: 25.68 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Elizabeth I, not further defined (N 1997, 2015, 2024 - 2031)
Obverse description: Crowned bust, left with rose behind head
Obverse inscription: ELIZAB. D G ANG FR [....] REGIN.
Reverse description: Long cross overlying Royal Arms, 1585 above.
Reverse inscription: POSVI/[DEV A]D/IVTO[RE]/M MEV
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SK7967
Four figure Latitude: 53.19422643
Four figure longitude: -0.81898948
1:25K map: SK7967
1:10K map: SK76NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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