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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-E7FDEA

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 1583
Date to: Exactly AD 1583

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.94 g
Diameter: 26.09 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, 1582-1602 (N 2015)
Obverse description: Crowned bust, facing left, rose behind.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI
Reverse description: Long cross, fourchee over royal shield.
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV 1583
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair