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COIN

Unique ID: LVPL-15FC2B

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: Circa AD 1567
Date to: Circa AD 1568

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 14 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st October 2014 - Monday 1st December 2014

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Three farthings
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Threefarthings: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 2002)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left.
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Long cross over square shield.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS [LONDON]
Initial mark: Coronet.
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair