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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-DC97F4

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 1566

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 1.58 g
Diameter: 19.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 19th August 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: Threepence: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 1998)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with rose behind the head
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA
Reverse description: Square shield on a long cross fourchee with the date above
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Initial mark: Portcullis (1565/6-66/7)
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine