COIN

Unique ID: NLM-F22992

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Class: Sixpence of Elizabeth I
Sub class: dated 1567
Inscription: obverse: [E]LIZABETH D.G. ANG.FR.[--]REGINA reverse: DEV;AD/IVTORE/MMEV(---)

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1567
Date to: Exactly AD 1567

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.85 g
Diameter: 24 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 29th October 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM16329

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: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 1997)
Obverse description: Bust with ear showing left with rose behind head.
Obverse inscription: [E]LIZABETH D.G. ANG.FR.[--]REGINA
Reverse description: Arms of England and France on shield, long cross, date 15 67
Reverse inscription: DEV;AD/IVTORE/MMEV(---)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor