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Unique ID: BH-B2F2F1
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A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, dated '1594'. Sixth issue coin, with woolpack initial mark. Tower mint.
Diameter: 25.3mm; thickness: 0.8mm. Weight: 2.83g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1594
Date to: Exactly AD 1594
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 2.83 g
Diameter: 25.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st April 2015
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Other reference: Ver 15/187 - 8
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, 1582-1602 (N 2015)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left, rose behind.
Obverse inscription: ELIZAB (D G) ANG FR ET HIB REGI
Reverse description: Shield over long cross, '15/94' above.
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV
Initial mark: Woolpack.
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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