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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-D40F46

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Class: Sixpence

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1583

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.67 g
Diameter: 25.37 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 11th December 2010

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
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, 1582-1602 (N 2015)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left. Rose behind the bust.
Obverse inscription: ELIZAB DG ANG FR ET HIB REGI
Reverse description: Long cross over royal shield with date above
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM
Initial mark: Bell
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine