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Description: | A complete post-Medieval cast white metal sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Initial mark: 2, dated 1602 on coin (North 1991: 137, ref: 2015).Obverse: ELIZAB.D:G.ANG.FR.ET.HI.REGINA; Crowned bust left with a rose behind the headReverse: POSVI:/DEV:AD/IVTORE/M:MEVM (I have made God my Helper); Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 1602 above shieldDiameter: 25.7mm; thickness: 1.2mm. Weight: 3.72g. DA=12:12.The coin has been cast and is possibly a contemporary copy or a modern reproduction. However, it is not a modern reproduction issued by Nicholas Laboratories (pers. comm. Barrie Cook, Curator, Coins & Medals, The British Museum, 25/7/2014).North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
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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