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COIN

Unique ID: DENO-5CF7DB

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 1573
Date to: Exactly AD 1576

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E8120

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.
Obverse inscription: E[LIZABETH D G ANG FRA ... HIB REGIN]A
Reverse description: Square shield with 157[...] above on long cross fourchée dividing legend.
Reverse inscription: POSVI / DEV AD/[IVT]OR[E/M MEV]
Initial mark: Eglantine.
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock