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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-8250F3

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 1601
Date to: Exactly AD 1602

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18.65 mm
Width: 17.2 mm
Thickness: 0.75 mm
Weight: 1.1 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 5th May 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3175

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: Dublin City
Type: Irish: copper coin of Elizabeth I (S 6510 - 6511A)
Obverse description: Square-topped royal shield with 'E' to left, ['R'] to right
Obverse inscription: [ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET H]IBER RE
Reverse description: Crowned harp dividing date, 16[0...]
Reverse inscription: [POSVI DEV ADIVTORE]M MEV
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor