An incomplete, worn and possibly clipped post-Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial marks: eglantine/eglantine, dated 1574 or 1575 on coin (North 1991: 135, ref: 1998).<p class="mw-empty-elt"></p>
<p>There appears to be a 5 over the 4 in the date!</p>
<p>Obverse: ELIZ[ABETH D G ANG FR] ET.HI.REGINA; Crowned bust left with a rose behind the head.</p>
<p>Reverse: POSVI/DEV AD/[IVTORE/M MEV] (I have made God my Helper); Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 1574 or 1575 above shield.</p>
<p>Diameter: 18.9mm. Weight: 1.15g. DA=12:7.</p>
<p>North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink &amp; Son, London.</p>
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The Portable Antiquities Scheme, Frank Basford, 2018-03-09 14:56:40</div>
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