A complete post-Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial marks: coronet/coronet, 1567-1570 (North 1991: 135, ref: 2001).<p class="mw-empty-elt"></p>
<p>Obverse: E·D·G·ROSA·SINE·SPINA (A rose without thorns), Crowned bust left.</p>
<p>Reverse: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON, Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription.</p>
<p>Diameter: 14.0mm. Weight: 0.49g. DA=12:3.</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, 2018-02-15 11:58:21</div>
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