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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-762758

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 1592

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 26.1 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2016.413

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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 head
Obverse inscription: ELIZAB' D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA
Reverse description: Square topped shield beneath long cross fourche
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV' ADIVTOREM MEV' / 1592
Initial mark: Tun
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine