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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-16D132

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 1571
Date to: Exactly AD 1571

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.22 g
Diameter: 19.32 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Threepence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Obverse description: Bust facing left. Coin is too worn to see any bust details.
Obverse inscription: [...] ET HI [...]
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend. 1571 above shield.
Reverse inscription: [POSVI DEV AD]IVTOR[EM] MEV
Initial mark: Castle
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine