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Unique ID: BERK-843282
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A complete post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dated (AD) 1561. Pheon initial mark, mint of London (Tower). North N1997.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1561
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 27.4 mm
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Other reference: 2014.846
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: Worn crowned bust left
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA
Reverse description: Square shield beneath long cross; date above shield
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV' ADIVTOREM MEV' / 1561
Initial mark: Pheon
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SP3207
Four figure Latitude: 51.76077578
Four figure longitude: -1.53775263
1:25K map: SP3207
1:10K map: SP30NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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