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COIN

Unique ID: HESH-2269E3

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
Date from: AD 1549
Date to: AD 1551

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.81 g
Diameter: 28.1 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Edward VI of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with Rose to the left and VI to right
Obverse inscription: EDWARD VI D G ANGLI [FRA Z] HIB REX
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over royal shield
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Initial mark: Y
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine