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Unique ID: HAMP-1451CE
Object type certainty: Certain
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A threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), second issue, pheon initial mark, dated 1562 above the shield to the reverse. Tower of London mint. Reference: North 1998.
The coin has been gilded to both faces and bent into an 'S' shaped in profile (a so-called 'love token'). This has changed its usage from that of a coin and is therefore considered under the Treasure Act (1996) being over 300 years old and made of precious metal.
Gilding is apparent around the bust to the obverse with traces over the legend. To the reverse gilding is only apparent around the shield.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure case tracking number: 2016T461
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1562
Date to: Circa AD 1562
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.52 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 30th April 2016 - Saturday 30th April 2016
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Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Object Entry Form WINCM 286
Treasure case number: 2016T461
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Gilded
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: Crowned bust left with rose behind head.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH:D:G:ANG:FRA:ET.HI:REGINA
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend.
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV.'AD IVTORE M.MEV.
Initial mark: Pheon
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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North, J.J. | 1960 | English Hammered Coinage: Vol 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662 | London | Spink and Son | 1998 |