Record ID: IOW-4F9586
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn fragment of a post-Medieval silver groat of Mary (1553-1554), minted at London. Privy mark: pomegranate (North 1991: 126, ref: 1960). Obverse: [mARIA D] G ANG [FRA Z H]IB R[EGI]; [Crowned bust left]. Reverse: [VERITA]/S (pomegranate) TEm/P[ORIS/FIL]IA (Truth, the daughter of Time); Long cross fourchée over royal shield. Diameter: 24.0mm. Weight: 0.88g. DA=12:3. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Monday 15th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.