Record ID: HESH-AEAEC4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A broken and incomplete post medieval gold half pound of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), 'Second Issue' (1561-82; North 1994; Spink 2520B), mint: Tower (London), initial mark: castle dating AD1570-72. Ref: North 1991: 134; Spink 2016: 260. Obverse: Crowned bust left (ear showing), ELIZABE[TH DG ]ANG FR ET HI REGINA. Reverse: Crown over shield of arms, ER to right and left, SCVTVM[FIDEI PR]OTEGE[T] EAM. The flan is broken or torn into several pieces, probably due to recent contact with farm machinery, at least one piece remains missing. The su…
Created on: Monday 4th October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Condover', grid reference and parish protected.