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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-0839A1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: CIMS
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1581
Date to: Circa AD 1583

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.32 g
Diameter: 17.17 mm

Rally details.

This object was found at Boxted 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OEF 7946

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Quarter angel
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Quarter-angel: Elizabeth I, 1558-1561 (N 1993)
Obverse description: Saint Michael slaying the dragon.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA[NC]IE
Reverse description: A royal shield aboard a boat with the initial E to the left of the mast and a rose to the right.
Reverse inscription: ET HIBERNIE REGINA FI[D]EI
Initial mark: sword
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine