Rights Holder: David Lange
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An incomplete post-medieval silver three farthings of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dated to 1561-1582. Minted at London. Obverse inscription: [E. D.G.R]OSA.SINE.SPIN[A] (A rose without thorns). Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left. Reverse inscription: [CIVI]/TAS/LON/DON. Reverse inscription: Square shield on long cross fourchée. Flan clipped and split.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1561
Date to: Circa AD 1582
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.43 mm
Weight: 0.2 g
Diameter: 12.15 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 13th July 2012
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Three farthings
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left.
Obverse inscription: [E. D.G.R]OSA.SINE.SPIN[A]
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchée.
Reverse inscription: [CIVI]/TAS/LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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