Record ID: NARC-FF2D58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Post-Medieval coin that has been altered into a dress accessory or mount. A silver frame, or rim, 1.4mm thick appears to be seperately attached to the outer edge of the coin, and is broken and coming away from the coin edge. Where the edge of the coin is revealed, some file marks are visible, suggesting alterations to the coin to make it fit into and adhere to the rim. The reverse shows a shield bearing the Royal arms of England, but the detail is very worn. Its size, flat topped shield on the reverse and POSVI legend on the reverse suggest this is a possible Crown of E…
Created on: Thursday 16th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
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