HESH-741747: Post Medieval Coin: Silver groat of Philip and Mary 1554-1558 (initial mark Lis).

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COIN

Unique ID: HESH-741747

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Silver groat of Philip and Mary 1554-1558 (initial mark Lis). The coin was originally folded in two and has been straightened by the finder. A large crease / tear extends across the face of the coin

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1554
Date to: AD 1558

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.68 g
Diameter: 25.4 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Philip of Spain and Mary Tudor
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Groat: Philip and Mary, 1554-1558 (N 1973)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left
Obverse inscription: PHILLIP ET MARIA D [G REX] ET REGINA
Reverse description: Royal shield over long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: POSIMVS DEVM ADIVTO NOS
Initial mark: Lis
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Ludlow

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Recreational usage

References cited

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Recording Institution: HESH
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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