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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-AA1242

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1564
Date to: Exactly AD 1564

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.45 g
Diameter: 13.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 3rd October 2016 - Monday 3rd October 2016

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Three farthings
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Threefarthings: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 2002)
Obverse description: crowned bust facing left with rose behind head
Obverse inscription: [E D G] ROSA SINE [SPINA]
Reverse description: square shield over long cross fourchee with date 1564 above shield
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: missing
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair