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Unique ID: SOM-F01B6D
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A Post-medieval silver three-halfpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dated AD 1574 on coin. Second issue (AD 1561-1582) mule with initial marks eglantine on obverse and acorn on reverse. Mint of London. North (1991:135) no. 2000.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1574
Date to: Exactly AD 1574
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.66 g
Diameter: 16.4 mm
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Other reference: SCC receipt 018248
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Crowned bust left, rose behind head.
Obverse inscription: (eglantine) . E:D:G: ROSA.SINE.[SP]INA
Reverse description: Shield of Tudor Arms over long cross fourchée, 1574 over shield.
Reverse inscription: (acorn) CIV[I/]TAS / LON/DON
Initial mark: eglantine / acorn
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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North, J.J. | 1991 | English Hammered Coinage: Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662 | London | Spink and Son Ltd | 135 | 2000 |