YORYM-C9E0C8: Post-Medieval Coin : Threehalfpence of Elizabeth I

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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-C9E0C8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver threehalfpence of Elizabeth I dated to AD 1562. 2^nd issue. Squared shield with long cross fourchee reverse. Pheon initial mark. Mint of London.

North Vol 2, p.135, no.2000.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1562

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.3 g
Diameter: 12.9 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Three halfpence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Threehalfpence: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 2000)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with rose behind
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Squared shield with long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Pheon
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Edington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST9253
Four figure Latitude: 51.27608829
Four figure longitude: -2.11607213
1:25K map: ST9253
1:10K map: ST95SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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