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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-EBA3C8

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 1582
Date to: Exactly AD 1582

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.86 g
Diameter: 12.84 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 4957

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, 1561-1582 (N 1997)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left, rose behind bust
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G AN[GL F]RA [...] REGINA
Reverse description: Long cross over shield. Date above
Reverse inscription: POSVI [DEV A]DIVTOREM [ME]V
Initial mark: Sword
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock