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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-F20AA6

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 1601
Date to: Exactly AD 1601

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.87 g
Diameter: 19.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2016 - Friday 1st July 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 017416

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: Dublin City
Type: Irish: copper coin of Elizabeth I (S 6510 - 6511A)
Obverse description: Square-topped Royal shield flanked by E / [R]
Obverse inscription: E[L]IZABETH D [G AN FRA] ET [HIBER RE]
Reverse description: Irish harp with crown above flanked by date, [1]6/01.
Reverse inscription: PO[SVI D]EV ADIVTOR[EM] MEV[M]
Initial mark: Star
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine