COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-C01216

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1580
Date to: AD 1581

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Diameter: 18.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 26th February 2007

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Threepence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Threepence: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 1998)
Obverse description: Crowned female bust left, rose behind, inscription around.
Obverse inscription: ELIZA[BETH D]G ANG FR ET HI R[EGI]NA
Reverse description: Square shield with Tudor arms, date above, divided by long cross fourchee, inscription around.
Reverse inscription: Around: POSV[I DEV AD]IV[TORE]M MEV Above shield: 15[8]1
Initial mark: Long cross