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COIN

Unique ID: DEV-1783A9

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 1566
Date to: Exactly AD 1566

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 1.53 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 19th January 2019 - Friday 19th April 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC Receipt 018460

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, Milled coinage, 1560-1571 (N 2033 - 2036)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with rose behind head.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D.G. [A]NG [F]R [ET.HIB]REGINA
Reverse description: Square garnished shield over long cross fourchee dividing legend, with date above shield.
Reverse inscription: POSVI [DEVM]ADI[VTOREMME]VM
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine