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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-9C8BB1

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 1594

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 25.8 mm
Width: 24.5 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 2.84 g
Diameter: 25.8 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3008

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 with rose to right
Obverse inscription: (Woolpack) ELIZAB. D.' G.' ANG. FR' ET . HIB'. REGI.'
Reverse description: Royal shield over cross fourchée which divides the legend; date above shield (1594)
Reverse inscription: (Woolpack) POSVI/DEV. [AD]/IVTORE/M MEV.' ('I have made God my helper', after Psalm 54, v. 4)
Initial mark: Woolpack
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair