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Unique ID: NLM-13A9F0
Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), dated issue of 1567.
Obverse description: Bust left, rose behind head.
Obverse inscription: [ELI]ZABETH.D.'G.'[--]FR.'ET:HI.'REGINA
Reverse description: Shield of Arms of England and France with long cross, date above shield. Mintmark: coronet (74).
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV[--]/IVTORE/M.MEV.'
Diameter: 25.1mm, Weight: 2.65gms, die axis: 12
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1567
Date to: Exactly AD 1567
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.65 g
Diameter: 25.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd September 2012
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Other reference: NLM21247a
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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, rose behind head
Obverse inscription: [ELI]ZABETH.D.’G.’[--]FR.’ET:HI.’REGINA
Reverse description: Shield of Arms of England and France with long cross, date above shield
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV[--]/IVTORE/M.MEV.’
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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