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COIN
Unique ID: DYFED-C06A25
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I dating to 1568. The obverse features the crowned bust of Elizabeth I, wearing ruff and embroidered dress facing left, rose behind. Legend around reading 'ELIZABETH:D:G:ANG:FR:ET:HI:REGINA'. The reverse features a square topped, quartered shield over long cross fourchee with date above and coronet minmark, legend around reading ' [mm] POSVI DEV.'AD IVTORE M'MEV.' 1568. The coin is quite worn, almost all of the bust is unrecognisible, the coin is very smooth and you can no longer feel the raised lettering. The coin weighs 2.2g and is 24.85mm in diameter.
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 1568
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 24.85 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PRN 128081
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Elizabeth I, not further defined (N 1997, 2015, 2024 - 2031)
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH:D:G:ANG:FR:ET:HI:REGINA
Reverse inscription: [mm] POSVI DEV.'AD IVTORE M'MEV.' 1568
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Wales (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Pembrokeshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Pembrokeshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Llangwm
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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