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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-D0F0EA

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 1562
Date to: Circa AD 1562

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 19.9 mm

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mrs Rebecca Griffiths
Identified by: Mrs Rebecca Griffiths

Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E04901

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
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, Milled coinage, 1560-1571 (N 2033 - 2036)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with rose behind
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HIB REGINA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/MMEVM
Initial mark: Star
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine