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COIN

Unique ID: DEV-9BF0A5

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 1567
Date to: Circa AD 1569

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.22 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 019992

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: Crowned bust left, rose behind
Obverse inscription: [...] ET H[...]
Reverse description: Square topped shield quartered by long cross fourchee dividing legend, date above shield (156...)
Reverse inscription: POSVI/[...]/IVTORE/M MEV
Initial mark: Coronet (probably)
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine