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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-61F023

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: Exactly AD 1562
Date to: Exactly AD 1562

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.63 mm
Weight: 2.5 g
Diameter: 25.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st July 2011 - Tuesday 14th February 2012

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

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, Milled coinage, 1560-1571 (N 2024 - 2031)
Obverse description: Crowned bust with ornate dress, left and rose behind
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA
Reverse description: Shield with 1562 above
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV
Initial mark: Star
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine