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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-0890D9

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 1567
Date to: Exactly AD 1567

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.62 g
Diameter: 25.9 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 19283

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, 1561-1582 (N 1997)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left, rose behind head
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH . D'. G'. ANG'. FR'. ET . HI'. REGINA
Reverse description: Square topped royal shield over long cross fourchee with date, 15/67 above shield
Reverse inscription: POSVI / DEV'. AD/IVTORE/M . MEV'.
Initial mark: Coronet
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine