NLM-EE91B1: Post Medieval Sixpence of Elizabeth I

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-EE91B1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

A Post Medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I, tun mintmark, second issue, c. 1594.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1594

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.77 g
Diameter: 25.6 mm

Discovery dates

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

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM11752

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Elizabeth I, not further defined (N 1997, 2015, 2024 - 2031)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with rose behind head
Obverse inscription: ELIZAB’ D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI
Reverse description: Square shield over long cross fourchee with date above
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Degree of wear: Worn: 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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Audit data

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

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