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Unique ID: LANCUM-766F14
Object type certainty: Certain
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Early post-medieval silver hammered sixpence of Elizabeth I dating from AD1567. Mintmark: coronet. North 1997.
NB The coin was not seen in person by the local FLO. The image and findspot information were kindly supplied by the finder.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1567
Date to: Exactly AD 1567
Quantity: 1
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 16th September 2005
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Crowned bust left with rose behind
Obverse inscription: ELIZ[ABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB] REGINA
Reverse description: long cross fourchee dividing legend over square shield
Reverse inscription: POSVI [DEV ADIVTOREM MEV]
Initial mark: coronet
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.