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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-8300A5

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 1567
Date to: Exactly AD 1567

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.77 g
Diameter: 25.08 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC 019608

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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, 1561-1582 (N 1997)
Obverse description: Crowned bust right
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH: D: G' AN[...] ET HI' REGINA
Reverse description: Square shield over long cross fourchee, date above shield
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV. ADIVTOREM. MEV:
Initial mark: Lion
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine