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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-0A0C8A

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 1571
Date to: Exactly AD 1571

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.92 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 5618; no. 1423

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
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 [...] ANG ET HIB REGINA
Reverse description: Square topped shield quartered by long cross fourchee dividing legend with date above shield, 1571.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Initial mark: castle
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock