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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-86633C

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 1568
Date to: Circa AD 1568

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3 g
Diameter: 25.7 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Object Entry Form WINCM 638

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
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, rose behind head.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH.D G'. ANG FR ET HI REGINA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend, 1568 above.
Reverse inscription: POSVI / DEV.AD / IVTORE / M.MEV'.
Initial mark: Coronet
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock