NLM-9EE5E0: Post Medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-9EE5E0

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Post Medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I, cross crosslets mintmark, second issue, c. 1560-1. The coin is in poor condition and is now folded.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1560
Date to: Circa AD 1561

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.57 g
Diameter: 22.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st August 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM11729

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Elizabeth I, not further defined (N 1997, 2015, 2024 - 2031)
Obverse description: Crowned bust with rose behind head
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG […[ HIB REGINA
Reverse description: Square shield over long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: POSUI DEV AD[UITOREM MEU]
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Corringham

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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