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Unique ID: ESS-57AE21
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Silver Post Medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603 AD), minted at London, portcullis initial mark, second issue, dated 1566 on coin. North (1991, pg.134), no. 1997.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1566
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.3 mm
Weight: 2.85 g
Diameter: 25.2 mm
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Other reference: CIMS OEF 7742
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 1997)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left, rose behind head
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D.G ANG FR' ET HI' REGINA
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee, breaking legend, over square topped shield. Date above
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV AD/VITORE/M MEV // 15/66
Initial mark: Portcullis
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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