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Description: | Cast copper alloy coin weight for an unidentified - probably continental coin of probable post medieval date 1500 - 1650. The coin weight is an irregular square shape in plan and sub-rectangular in section, with a slightly bowed profile. The coin weight measures 15.8mm in length, 15.2mm in width, is 2.7mm thick, and weighs 4.11 grams (0.16 ozs or 63.6 grains). The coin weight is decorated / stamped with two motifs; an obverse and reverse. The device on the obverse is formed form three elements. The central element is a standing female figure with a feathered hat, to the left of the figure is a hand holding an unsheathed sword, to the right (and possibly linked to the central figure) is a cross (Christian) possibly on an altar or building. The three elements are enclosed by within a circle formed from linked pellets. The device on the reverse is less distinct than that on the obverse. It has been abraded and the detail is worn. It is contained within a border of pellets (similar to that described above). The four elements are arranged in a diamond pattern and consist of three letters and a symbol. The three letters are probably A E N or M beneath these is a small fiery or crowned globe created from a pellet and wedges. The coin weight is a mid green brown colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. This patina has been removed by abrasion in places and this along with leaching in the soil may have affected the overall present weight.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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