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COIN

Unique ID: DEV-D583F1

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 1595
Date to: Exactly AD 1598

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 25.9 mm
Width: 15.6 mm
Weight: 1.53 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 30th October 2016 - Sunday 30th October 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 019271

Materials and construction

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

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, 1582-1602 (N 2015)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with rose behind
Obverse inscription: [E]LIZAB'. D'. G'. ANG'. FR'. E[T HIB REGI]
Reverse description: Square topped shield quartered by long cross fourchee dividing legend, illegible date above
Reverse inscription: POSVI/ D[EV AD/IVTORE/M M]EV'.
Initial mark: Key
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine