NLM-96C25F: Post-Medieval Coin: Three Halfpence of Elizabeth I

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-96C25F

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Silver coin. Probably a three halfpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), third coinage, dated 1567. Creased, possibly lightly clipped, heavy wear is restricted to obverse bust.

Obverse description: [Bust left]; strong inner circle.

Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH:D;G;ANG;[FR]ET;HI;REGINA

Reverse description: Shield of Arms of England and France, long cross, date over shield: 1567.

Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV;AD/IVTORE[--]

Diameter: 18.9mm, Weight: 1.23gms, die axis: 2

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1567
Date to: Exactly AD 1567

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.23 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 22nd August 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM37037

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: [Bust left]; strong inner circle
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH:D;G;ANG;[FR]ET;HI;REGINA
Reverse description: Shield of Arms of England and France, long cross, date over shield: 1567
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV;AD/IVTORE[--]
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Wickenby

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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