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COIN

Unique ID: DEV-9279A1

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 1570
Date to: Exactly AD 1570

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.01 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 019859

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
Type: Threepence: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 1998)
Obverse description: Unclear
Obverse inscription: [...](H D G)[...]
Reverse description: Square topped shield over long cross fourchee dividing legend, date above shield (1570).
Reverse inscription: [...]VI/[...]AD/IV[...]/[...]
Initial mark: Unclear
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair