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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-8BE332

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 1577

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.72 mm
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 5th April 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1727

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: Left facing crowned bust with rose behind head
Obverse inscription: ELIZABE[TH D G ANG FRA ET H]IB REGINA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee with 15/7(7) above
Reverse inscription: [POSVI/DEV.AD/]IVTOR(E/M.)MEV
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair