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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-4B98D8

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 1549
Date to: Exactly AD 1549

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 4.7 g
Diameter: 29.11 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Sunday 4th May 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2014.478

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: Edward VI of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: Edward VI, 1549-1550 (N 1917/1 - 1925)
Obverse description: Crowned bust right
Obverse inscription: EDW[ARD VI D G AGL FRA Z] HIB REX
Reverse description: Oval garnished shield with T R either side (now illegible)
Reverse inscription: [TIMOR DOMINI] FONS VIT[E MDL]
Initial mark: T
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair