LIN-542C51: Post-medieval silver threepence

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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-542C51

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver threepence of Elizabeth I. On the obverse is a bust left with a rose behind the head and the legend: ELIZABETH.D.G.ANG.[---]. On the reverse is a square shield with long cross fourchee and the date above the shield (though this is too worn to read) and the legend: [---] DE[-] AD[---] M[--].

The coin has an obverse initial mark of a plain cross, indicating a date of 1578-80. It belongs to Elizabeth's second issue coinage and corresponds to North No. 1998.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1578
Date to: Exactly AD 1580

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.36 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 11th August 2011

Rally details.

This object was found at Central Searchers, Alford, Lincs

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 373

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Threepence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Threepence: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 1998)
Obverse description: Bust left with a rose behind the head.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH.D.G.ANG.[---]
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee and date above shield now worn away).
Reverse inscription: [---] DE[-] AD[---] M[--]
Initial mark: Plain cross
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Alford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF4476
Four figure Latitude: 53.261461
Four figure longitude: 0.157404
1:25K map: TF4476
1:10K map: TF47NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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