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COIN

Unique ID: NMS-67D827

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A modified (pierced and gilded) post-medieval silver groat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), mint: Tower (London), initial mark: lis (North 1986) dating to 1558-60. Ref: North 1991.

The coin has been gilded and been pierced near the edge at 6 o'clock on the obverse, and it is probable that the modified coin was used as a pendant. The sharp condition of the coin suggests that this adaptation does not date very long after the striking of the coin, probably in the 1560s.

Weight 2.1g.

Evidence of reuse: gilded, pierced

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: King's Lynn Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2014T477

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1558
Date to: Circa AD 1570
Period of reuse: POST MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.1 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st April 2014 - Tuesday 29th April 2014

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 59868
Other reference: IND30042014ED
Treasure case number: 2014T477

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Gilded

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Groat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Groat: Elizabeth I, 1558-1561 (N 1986)
Obverse description: Left-facing crowned bust of Elizabeth I
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA Z HI REGI
Reverse description: Long cross dividing the inscription over square shield enclosing royal arms
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV
Initial mark: lis
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Bagthorpe with Barmer (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF7832
Four figure Latitude: 52.85606091
Four figure longitude: 0.64229548
1:25K map: TF7832
1:10K map: TF73SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: King's Lynn Museum

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
North, J.J.	1991	English Hammered Coinage: Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662	London	Spink and Son Ltd

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 7 months ago

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