Find Spot record 14418 - Finds from Land Adjacent to Nantwich Junction

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Summary

An early post-medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603).

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Full Description

<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, HAMP-032FC3 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

An early post-medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), third issue, minted in London (Tower). Escallop initial mark, dating to 1584/5-1587. Reference: North 2016

Ruler: Elizabeth I of England
Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Mint: London (Tower)
Coin Type: Halfgroat: Elizabeth I, 1582-1603 (N 2016)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with two pellets (mark of value) behind
Obverse inscription: E[DG] ROSA.SI[NE SPINA]
Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourche dividing the inscription
Reverse inscription: CIVI [TAS LON] DON

<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, HAMP-032FC3 (Web Site). SCH5176.

<3> North, J.J., 2000, English Hammered Coinage (volumes I & II), No. 2016 (Book). SCH1115.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. HAMP-032FC3. [Mapped feature: #37520 HAMP-032FC3]
  • <2> Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk. HAMP-032FC3.
  • <3> Book: North, J.J.. 2000. English Hammered Coinage (volumes I & II). No. 2016.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 64 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 10 2022 12:50PM