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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-B4AF42

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1582
Date to: Circa AD 1582

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.88 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 18.64 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 30th June 2011 - Monday 6th February 2012

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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, 1561-1582 (N 1998)
Obverse description: Crowned bust right with rose behind
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA
Reverse description: Shield on longcross, 1582 above
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV
Initial mark: Sword
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine