PUBLIC-C2BC46: post medieval coin Elizabeth 1st threepence obv

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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-C2BC46

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A slightly worn post medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (r.1558-1603), second issue (1561-1582), dated 1566 with mintmark of a lion.

Obverse : bust left with rose behind, inscription '+ELIZABETH DG. ANG. FR. ET HIB REGI[NA]'. Reverse : long cross, dividing legend over royal shield dated 1566, inscription '+POSVI/[DEV'.AD]/IVTORE/M:MEV'.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1566
Date to: Exactly AD 1566

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.74 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 19.36 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 12th June 2013

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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: Threehalfpence: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 2000)
Obverse description: Bust left with rose behind
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH DG. ANG. FR. ET HIB REGI[NA]
Reverse description: Long cross over royal shield dated 1566
Reverse inscription: +POSVI/[DEV'.AD]/IVTORE/M:MEV
Initial mark: Lion
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Dover (District)
To be known as: Sandwich

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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