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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-7F14D2

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 1578
Date to: Exactly AD 1578

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.77 g
Diameter: 25.68 mm

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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
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 left with rose behind head.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH. D. G. ANG FR ET HI REGINA
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over royal shield with date above shield.
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV. AD/IVTORE/M. MEV.
Initial mark: Plain cross
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine