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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-3B7165

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 1561
Date to: Exactly AD 1561

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 25.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 13th March 2017

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 1997)
Obverse description: Obverse is crowned bust facing left with rose behind.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA.
Reverse description: Reverse is long cross over shield with date above - 1561
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEU
Initial mark: Pheon
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine