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Unique ID: LANCUM-45BB2A
Object type certainty: Certain
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Post Medieval hammered silver three farthing of Elizabeth I of the third issue. Initial mark eglantine. Mint of London. Dates to 1575 AD.
The diameter is 13mm, and the weight 0.5g.
Obverse inscription E D G.ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse inscription CIVI/TAS/LON/DON/
Notes:
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the object or objects have not been seen by the Finds Liaison Officer. The record has been compiled from images, measurements, and other information kindly supplied by the finder.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1575
Date to: Circa AD 1575
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 13 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 4th September 2020 - Friday 4th September 2020
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Three farthings
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Threefarthings: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 2002)
Obverse inscription: E D G.ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON/
Initial mark: eglantine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.