WMID-17C244: Post Medieval Coin: Sixpence of Elizabeth I

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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-17C244

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver hammered sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). The coin is dated 1562 above the shield. The mint is London. Obverse shows a crowned bust facing left with a rose behind the head. Inivial mark is a 6-pointed mullet. Obverse legend reads ELIZABETH DG ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA. Reverse shows the shield of the arms of England divided by a cross fourchee. Reverse mark is a 6-pointed mullet. Reverse legend reads POSVI/DEVM AD/IVTORE/M MEVM. Diameter: 25.58mm. Thickness: 0.71mm. Weight: 2.6g. Die axis: 7 0'clock.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1562
Date to: Exactly AD 1562

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.71 mm
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 25.58 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 17th March 2013

Rally details.

This object was found at Darliston Rally, 17.3.2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Darliston rally find ticket no 29

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, not further defined (N 1997, 2015, 2024 - 2031)
Obverse description: Bust facing left with rose behind head
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH DG ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA
Reverse description: Shield of arms of England divided by a cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEVM AD/IVTORE/M MEVM
Initial mark: 6-pointed mullet
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Prees (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SJ5833
Four figure Latitude: 52.892798
Four figure longitude: -2.625719
1:25K map: SJ5833
1:10K map: SJ53SE
Grid reference source: Recorded at a rally
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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