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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-13631A

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: Circa AD 1594
Date to: Circa AD 1596

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 5.95 g
Diameter: 31.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 3rd September 2016 - Saturday 3rd September 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3022

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: Elizabeth I, 1582-1603 (N 2014)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left
Obverse inscription: ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI
Reverse description: long cross fourchee over a royal shield
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Initial mark: woolpack
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair