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Unique ID: YORYM-EDA2E4
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A silver threepence of Elizabeth I from her milled issue, squared shield over long cross fourchee reverse, star initial mark, 1562. This coin has been broken in two by a recent break most probably due to the action of the plough.
North Vol 2, p.138, no.2035.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Post AD 1562
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 19.8 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Threepence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Threepence: Elizabeth I, Milled coinage, 1560-1571 (N 2033 - 2036)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with rose behind
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA
Reverse description: Squared shield over long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV 1562
Initial mark: Star
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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North, J.J. | 1991 | English Hammered Coinage: Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662 | London | Spink and Son Ltd | p.138 | no.2035 |
Find number: YORYM-D0F0EA
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: POST MEDIEVAL
A milled silver threepence of Elizabeth I dated to AD 1562. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Star initial mark. Mint of London.
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Find number: PUBLIC-D1C253
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: POST MEDIEVAL
A milled silver threepence of Elizabeth I dated to AD 1562. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Star initial mark. Mint of London. …
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Find number: YORYM-157793
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: POST MEDIEVAL
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I from her second issue, squared shield on long cross fourchee, rose initial mark, 1565.
North Vol 2, …
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