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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-9B68A5

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 1595

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.66 g
Diameter: 25.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st March 2011 - Thursday 31st March 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1550

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: Elizabeth I, 1582-1603 (N 2014)
Obverse description: Left facing bust with rose behind head
Obverse inscription: ELIZAB•D G•ANG•FR•ET•HIB•REGI
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee on square shield; dated 1595
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV•AD/(I)VTORE/M•MEVM
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine