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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-F505B4

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
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1567

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 1.28 g
Diameter: 17.37 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 5th October 2011 - Thursday 4th October 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2015

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: Crowned bust left with rose behind
Obverse inscription: ELIZ[ABETH D G ANG FRA ET] HIB REGINA
Reverse description: Long cross fourchée over squared shield with date above
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Initial mark: coronet
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine