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Unique ID: SOMDOR-81AB32
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1576
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.45 g
Diameter: 25.48 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 16th September 2006
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with rose behind
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G [ANG FRA ET] HIB REGINA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee dividing the legend
Reverse inscription: POSUI DEU ADIUTOREM MEU
Initial mark: Eglantine
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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