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COIN

Unique ID: SUR-961E20

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 1569
Date to: Circa AD 1569

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 2.25 g
Diameter: 25.4 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
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.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G' ANG' FRA ET HI REGINA .
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over royal shield.
Reverse inscription: POSVI. / DEV.AD / IVTORE/ M.MEVM.
Initial mark: Coronet
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine