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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-8AD8BB

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 1569
Date to: Exactly AD 1569

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 19.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 7th September 2018 - Friday 7th September 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3262

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 with rose behind
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG [...]REGINA
Reverse description: Square topped shield over a long cross fourchee with date 1569 above.
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM' MEV.
Initial mark: coronet
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor