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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-E81826

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 1573

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.3 mm
Weight: 0.26 g
Diameter: 13.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st July 2015 - Monday 12th October 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2718

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 with rose behind
Obverse inscription: [E] D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Royal square topped shield over a long cross fourchee (with date above)
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair