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COIN

Unique ID: FAKL-C18D5D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1561
Date to: Exactly AD 1561

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.44 g
Diameter: 25.6 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SWY 944

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, not further defined (N 1997, 2015, 2024 - 2031)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left, rose behind head; Reverse: ,
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH DG ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA.
Reverse description: Royal Arms
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV. AD/ IVTORE/M:MEV 1561.
Initial mark: Pheon
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine