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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-0B41B6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1575

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.23 g
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 1997 - Tuesday 1st January 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finder ref 029-C0088

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Threepence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Threepence: Elizabeth I, not further defined (N 1998, 2033 - 2036)
Obverse description: Bust, left. Rose behind
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH...AN...REGINA
Reverse description: Shield with date 1575 above
Reverse inscription: POAVI DEV.ADIVTOREM.MEV
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine