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COIN

Unique ID: CORN-172673

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1578

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.59 g
Diameter: 19.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 23rd November 2014

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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 facing left with rose behind head
Obverse inscription: +ELIZABETH:D.G.ANG.FR.ET.HI.REGINA
Reverse description: square shield over long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: +POSVI DEV.ADIVTOREM.MEV
Initial mark: Greek cross
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine