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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-ABF3B6

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 1575
Date to: Exactly AD 1575

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.63 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 19.45 mm

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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 left; rose behind head right
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH:D:G.' ANG'. FRA'. ET.HIB REGINA
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee on royal shield surmounted by date '1575'.
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV.'AD/IVTORE/M:MEV:
Initial mark: Eglantine
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine