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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-7F7AB1

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 1583

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.54 g
Diameter: 25.71 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 018050

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 with rose behind
Obverse inscription: ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI
Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over a shield with 1583 above
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM
Initial mark: A
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine