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COIN

Unique ID: DENO-AF6123

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

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 1551
Date to: Exactly AD 1553

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.97 g
Diameter: 26.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th May 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E8304

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Edward VI of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Edward VI, Fine silver, 1550-1553 (N 1938, 1939)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with rose left and VI to right.
Obverse inscription: EDWARD VI D G AGL [FRA] Z HIB [RE]X
Reverse description: Long cross fourchée over royal shield, dividing legend.
Reverse inscription: POSVI / DEV A/DIVTO[R]/E MEV
Initial mark: Tun
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock