Record ID: IOW-699FF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval cast white metal sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Initial mark: 2, dated 1602 on coin (North 1991: 137, ref: 2015). Obverse: ELIZAB.D:G.ANG.FR.ET.HIB.REGI; Crowned bust left with a rose behind the head Reverse: POSVI:/DEV:AD/IVTORE/M:MEVM (I have made God my Helper); Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 1602 above shield Diameter: 25.7mm; thickness: 1.2mm. Weight: 3.72g. DA=12:12. The coin has been cast and is possibly a contemporary copy or a modern reproduction. However, it is not a modern reproduction i…
Created on: Wednesday 16th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.