Record ID: IOW-63FAE3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval gold angel of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Initial marks: long cross/long cross, 1580-1581 (North 1991: 134, ref: 1991/1). Obverse: + (long cross) ELIZABETH:D.'G.ANG'FR.ET.HI.'REGINA; St Michael as Archangel standing, facing and spearing a dragon Reverse: + (long cross) A:DNO:FACTVM.EST.ISTVD:ET.EST.MIRABI.' (this is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous: Psalm 118.23); Ship left with standing rigging, cross as mast bearing a Royal shield, 'E' and rose to side of mast Diameter: 29.0mm. Weight: 5.12g. DA=12:8. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I…
Created on: Wednesday 15th July 2015
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.