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COIN

Unique ID: CAM-9BF336

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
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1562
Date to: AD 1562

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.43 g
Diameter: 19.68 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 5th December 2007

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Elizabeth I, Milled coinage, 1560-1571 (N 2024 - 2031)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left, with medium rose behind head.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH DG ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee, date above shield.
Reverse inscription: POSUI DEUM ADIUTOREM MEUM
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair