Object number
1999.31.68
Creator
Description
Coin, a silver shilling of Elizabeth I. This coin is from hoard of 251 coins found in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire on 23 October 1997 by Mr T. Smith, Mr F. Christopher and Mr J. Biddle, along with sherds from a small pottery jug.
The obverse shows a crowned bust of Elizabeth facing left. The reverse shows a quartered shield within a ring. Three lions sit in the top right and bottom left quarters while three fleur de lis sit in the top left and bottom right quarters. It features a crescent initial mark in both inscriptions and was minted in London, 1587-9.
Production place
London
Date
1587 - 1589
Production period
16th century
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Inscription
obv: ELIZAB:D:G:ANG:FR:ET:HIB:REGI rev: POSVI-DEV:AD-IVIORE-M:MEV
