Record ID: KENT-50FBF8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn, clipped and incomplete silver post-medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), dated 1578, part of the second issue of coinage (1561-1582), North Type 1997.Mint mark: plain cross. Coin has been snapped and represents about 2/5s of the full flan. Detail despite damage mostly clear. Measurements: 24.55mm in diameter, 0.84mm thick and 1.12g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd May 2018
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Record ID: KENT-05E6BE
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A fine milled gold touch piece / medal from the reign of Charles II (r.1660-1685AD). Description: Obverse: Ship going left. Legend: 'CAR.II.D.G.M.B.FR.ET.HI.REX'. Reverse: St. George slaying the dragon. Reverse Legend: 'SOLI.DEO.GLORIA.' The touch piece is pierced just off 12 o'clock of the obverse and detail remains sharp Measurements: 21.4mm wide, 0.3mm thick and 3.35g in weight. Discussion: This is a touch piece, a gold medal purpose-made for use in the ceremony of Touching for the King's Evil, the ritual though which English monarchs exercised their thaumaturgic gift …
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2016
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2018
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