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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-A5CCB9

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: Circa AD 1593
Date to: Circa AD 1593

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.63 g
Diameter: 24.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 13th September 2015 - Sunday 13th September 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Object Entry Form WINCM 466

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
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, 1582-1602 (N 2015)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left, rose behind head.
Obverse inscription: ELIZAB D [G] ANG'. FR ET: HIB REG[INA]
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend.
Reverse inscription: [POS]VI / DEV AD / IVTO[R]E / [M]MEV.
Initial mark: Uncertain.
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock