COIN

Unique ID: DEV-C3CF24

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 1551
Date to: Exactly AD 1553

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 5.91 g
Diameter: 31.27 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st August 2018 - Sunday 2nd September 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSC receipt 017641

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: Edward VI of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: Edward VI, Fine silver, 1550-1553 (N 1937)
Obverse description: Crowned bust turned slightly to left, rose to left, XII to right
Obverse inscription: : EDWARD'. VI : D' . G' . AGL' .' FRA' . Z : HIB' . REX :
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over square topped royal shield
Reverse inscription: POSVI / DEV'. A/DIVTOR/E'. MEV'.
Initial mark: Tun
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine