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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-1C2276

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Class: Sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Inscription: obv: [E:IZABE]TH.D’G’ANG’FR’ET:HI:REGI[NA] rev: POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M.MEV’

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1569
Date to: Exactly AD 1569

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.73 g
Diameter: 25.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 29th May 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM20368a

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, 1561-1582 (N 1997)
Obverse description: Bust left with rose behind head
Obverse inscription: E:IZABE]TH.D’G’ANG’FR’ET:HI:REGI[NA]
Reverse description: Shield of Arms of England and France with long cross, date above shield.
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M.MEV’
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine