DENO-EF4A38: Sixpence of Elizabeth I, 1567.

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COIN

Unique ID: DENO-EF4A38

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Hammered silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, 1567. Diameter 26.42mm, weight 2.78g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1567

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.78 g
Diameter: 26.42 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby Museum entry no. 4687

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Obverse description: Crowned bust of queen facing left, rose behind.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee, date above shield.
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV / 1567
Initial mark: Coronet
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Derbyshire (County)
District: South Derbyshire (District)
To be known as: Twyford and Stenson

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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