Find Spot record 14402 - Sixteenth Century Sixpences from Land Adjacent to Acton Bridge

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Summary

Two sixpences of Elizabeth I found by metal detector.

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<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-D8B122 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603).
Obverse: ELIZABETH D' G' ANG FR ET HIB REGINA; crowned bust left with large rose behind.
Reverse: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV; long cross over square shield with 1581 above.
IM: Long cross.
North no.1997

<2> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-D8C696 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603).
Obverse: ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI; crowned bust left with large rose behind.
Reverse: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV; long cross over square shield with 1586 above.
IM: Escallop.
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603).
Obverse: ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI; crowned bust left with large rose behind.
Reverse: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV; long cross over square shield with 1586 above.
IM: Escallop.
North no. 2015

<3> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL-D8B122 & LVPL-D8C696 (Web Site). SCH5176.

<4> North, J.J., 2000, English Hammered Coinage (volumes I & II), no's 1997 & 2015 (Book). SCH1115.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1>XY Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. LVPL-D8B122. [Mapped feature: #30040 LVPL-D8B122 & LVPL-D8C696]
  • <2>XY Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. LVPL-D8C696. [Mapped feature: #30040 LVPL-D8B122 & LVPL-D8C696]
  • <3> Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk. LVPL-D8B122 & LVPL-D8C696.
  • <4> Book: North, J.J.. 2000. English Hammered Coinage (volumes I & II). no's 1997 & 2015.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 63 53 (point)
Map sheet SJ65SW
Civil Parish HENHULL, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County HENHULL, ACTON, CHESHIRE

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Nov 15 2022 3:22PM