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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-87FB71

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1578
Date to: Exactly AD 1580

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 19.23 mm

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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
Obverse inscription: ELIZ....HI REGINA
Reverse description: Square shield over long cross fourchée.
Reverse inscription: ...MEV AD/IVTORE...
Initial mark: Plain cross
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine