NLM-CD51A7: post-Medieval Coin: Threehalfpence of Elizabeth I

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-CD51A7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Silver coin. Threehalfpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), issue of 1566, London mint. Lightly chipped.

Obverse description: Bust left, rose behind head. Mintmark portcullis (107).

Obverse inscription: E'.D'.G'. ROSA:SINE:SP[I]NA

Reverse description: Shield of Arms of Englamnd and Frabce, long cross, date over shield.

Reverse inscription: [CVI]/TAS/LON/DON

Diameter: 16.1mm, Weight: 0.68gms, die axis: 12

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 1566
Date to: Exactly AD 1566

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.68 g
Diameter: 16.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 9th April 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM39012

Materials and construction

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

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, rose behind head Reverse inscription:
Obverse inscription: E'.D'.G'. ROSA:SINE:SP[I]NA
Reverse description: Shield of Arms of Englamnd and Frabce, long cross, date over shield.
Reverse inscription: [CVI]/TAS/LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Dunham-on-Trent

Spatial coordinates

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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