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Description: | A complete copper alloy coin weight of post-medieval date. The coin weight is square in plan with a narrow rectangular section and is bifaced. The image of a crowned rose with the letter E to the left and C to the right is stamped on one surface. An indistinct feature, possibly an open palmed hand suggesting Antwerp as the place of issue, is present on the other side within a wreath.The coin weight was issued during the reign of Elizabeth I for the crown of 48 grains (3.1g) issued during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI, AD 1545-9.The metal has a mid reddish-brown patina and is worn. The coin weight is 15.9mm long, 14.5mm wide, 1.9mm thick and weighs 2.9g.Similar coin weights are illustrated in Withers, p.35 and are dated to the 16th century.
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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