Record ID: SWYOR-316112 - POST MEDIEVAL coin

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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-316112

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of Post Medieval coin; penny of Elizabeth I

A Post Medieval silver coin; a penny of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), third issue (1583 - 1603), probably "A" mintmark (1583 - 1585). Compare North number 2017. The coin is clipped but in fair condition.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1583
Date to: Circa AD 1585

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 0.64 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 13.38 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: London (Tower) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660 [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Type: Penny: Elizabeth I, 1601-1603 (N 2017) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: crowned bust left
Obverse inscription: EDG ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: square topped shield over a long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Initial mark: A
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair [scope notes | View all attributed records]

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial data

Region: Yorkshire And The Humber
County: West Yorkshire
District: Wakefield
Parish: South Hiendley

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SE3912
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Amy Downes - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Ms Amy Downes - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1427

References cited

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