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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-EC0BB4

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 1574
Date to: Exactly AD 1578

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.62 g
Diameter: 25.72 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 4th July 2016 - Monday 5th September 2016

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
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: The bust is not visible due to wear and multiple scratches.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA
Reverse description: Plain shield with a cross over it. Dated 1574.
Reverse inscription: POSVI / DEV AD / IVTORE / M MEV
Initial mark: Eglantine
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine