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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-7DECD1

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 1572
Date to: Exactly AD 1572

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.13 g
Diameter: 18.84 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 17th December 2018

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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, not further defined (N 1998, 2033 - 2036)
Obverse description: Obverse is crowned bust facing left with rose behind
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA
Reverse description: Reverse is cross over royal shield
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Initial mark: Ermine
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine