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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-941CC5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver Elizabeth I penny, sixth issue with escallop initial mark which dates to coin to AD 1584-1586. Mint of London. Reverse has square-topped shield on long cross fourchée. There is no date or rose on this issue. North N2017. The coin is in fair condition with an irregular flan and a significant split at the 2 o-clock from the obverse side.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1582
Date to: Circa AD 1584

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.2 g
Diameter: 14.7 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2016.195

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Elizabeth I, 1582-1603 (N 2017)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Reverse has square-topped shield on long cross fourchée.
Reverse inscription: (CIV)ITAS LONDON
Initial mark: Escallop
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Cherwell (District)
Parish or ward: Mixbury (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP6031
Four figure Latitude: 51.97423826
Four figure longitude: -1.12793684
1:25K map: SP6031
1:10K map: SP63SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Metal detecting

References cited

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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