Post-Medieval — Mid 16th century-late 16th century
Elizabeth I penny
A silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), ? issue, crowned bust left, inner and outer beaded circle, legend: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA (Elizabeth by the Grace of God a Rose without a thorn'). The reverse shows a long cross fourchee over quartered shield of arms, with the legend: CIVI TAS LON DON. ('City of London'). London Mint, possible second issue (1560-61). This coin was found in small leather pouch with other four other coins.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 87.127/20d
- Object name:
- Elizabeth I penny
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- mid 16th century-late 16th century
- Material:
silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 14 mm, WT 0.4 g (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 60%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- CC BY-NC 4.0
- License this image:
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Credit: London Museum
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