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COIN

Unique ID: DENO-2F71CA

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 1575
Date to: Exactly AD 1575

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th April 2016 - Sunday 10th April 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E8448

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Threepence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Threepence: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 1998)
Obverse description: Heavily worn, top of crown is visible. Probably crowned bust left. Pellet stops in legend.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR[ ]NA
Reverse description: Royal shield and legend divided by Long cross fourchee. Date above shield 1575. Pellet stops in legend.
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEVAD/IVTORE/[ ]EV
Initial mark: Eglantine
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine