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Post-Medieval Silver Coin. Coin 5. Elizabeth I
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York Museums Trust, Duncan Marks, 2017-05-16 15:36:37
Title
Post-Medieval Silver Coin. Coin 5. Elizabeth I
Description
English: TREASURE CASE : 2017 T375

PAS database number: YORYM-B2FE41

Finders: Multiple

Date of discovery: 12th March 2017

Finds Spot: Grimston, North Yorkshire

Circumstances: Found whilst metal detecting

Date: Post-medieval, c. 16th century

Description:

A hoard of ten (10) silver shilling; one (1) of Philip and Mary and nine (9) of Elizabeth I dating to AD 1554 - 1598. The majority of the shillings of Elizabeth I are from her third issue dating AD 1582 - 1598. A single copper-alloy strap fitting was also found in close proximity to the hoard.

Summary:

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Ruler

Initial Mark

Date

Issue

Reference

No.

Philip & Mary

Lis

AD 1554 - 58

N/A

North 2, p.128, no.1967

1

Elizabeth

Martlet

AD 1560 - 61

1st

North 2, p.133, no.1985

1

Elizabeth

Bell

AD 1582 - 83

3rd

North 2, p.136, no.2014

1

Elizabeth

A

AD 1583 - 85

3rd

North 2, p.136, no.2014

1

Elizabeth

Crescent

AD 1587 - 90

3rd

North 2, p.136, no.2014

1

Elizabeth

Tun

AD 1591 - 94

3rd

North 2, p.136, no.2014

2

Elizabeth

Woolpack

AD 1594 - 96

3rd

North 2, p.136, no.2014

1

Elizabeth

Key

AD 1595 - 98

3rd

North 2, p.136, no.2014

2

Catalogue:

1. A silver shilling of Philip and Mary dating to the period AD 1554 - 1558. Oval garnished shield reverse. Lis initial mark. Mint of London.

Ref: North Vol 2, p.128, no.1967.

Obverse description: Crowned bust of Philip and Mary facing each other

Obverse inscription: [-------] MARIA. D.G. R. ANG. FR. NEAP. PR. HISP

Reverse description: Oval garnished shield

Reverse inscription: POSVIMVS. DEVM. ADI[--------] NOSTR[--]

Die Axis: 3

Dimensions: Weight: 5.5g; Diameter: 31.9mm.

Finders' ref: 9.

2. A silver shilling of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1560 - 1561. First issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Martlet initial mark. Mint of London.

Ref: North Vol 2, p.133, no.1985.

Obverse description: Crowned bust left

Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH: D;G; AN; FR' ET. HI' REGINA

Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee

Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV;AD/IVTORE/M:MEV;

Die Axis: 11

Dimensions: Weight: 5.8g; Diameter: 31.6mm.

Finders' ref: 7.

3. A silver shilling of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1582 - 1583. Third issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Bell initial mark. Mint of London.

Ref: North Vol 2, p.136, no.2014.

Obverse description: Crowned bust left

Obverse inscription: ELIZAB'. D.G'. ANG'. FR. ET: HIB. REGI

Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee

Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV.AD/IVTORE/M.MEV'.

Die Axis: 9

Dimensions: Weight: 5.8g; Diameter: 32.2mm.

Finders' ref: 3.

4. A silver shilling of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1583 - 1585. Third issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. 'A' initial mark. Mint of London.

Ref: North Vol 2, p.136, no.2014.

Obverse description: Crowned bust left

Obverse inscription: ELIZAB'. D.G'. ANG'. FR. ET: HIB. REGI

Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee

Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV.AD/IVTORE/M.MEV'.

Die Axis: 2

Dimensions: Weight: 6.4g; Diameter: 31.6mm.

Finders' ref: 10.

5. A silver shilling of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1587 - 1590. Third issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Crescent initial mark. Mint of London.

Ref: North Vol 2, p.136, no.2014.

Obverse description: Crowned bust left

Obverse inscription: ELIZAB'. D.G'. ANG'. FR. ET: HIB. REGI

Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee

Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV.AD/IVTORE/M.MEV'.

Die Axis: 9

Dimensions: Weight: 5.3g; Diameter: 31.1mm.

Finders' ref: 4.

6. A silver shilling of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1591 - 1594. Third issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Tun initial mark. Mint of London.

Ref: North Vol 2, p.136, no.2014.

Obverse description: Crowned bust left

Obverse inscription: ELIZAB'. D.G'. ANG'. FR. ET: HIB. REGI

Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee

Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV.AD/IVTORE/M.MEV'.

Die Axis: 8

Dimensions: Weight: 5.9g; Diameter: 30.5mm.

Finders' ref: 1.

7. A silver shilling of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1591 - 1594. Third issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Tun initial mark. Mint of London.

Ref: North Vol 2, p.136, no.2014.

Obverse description: Crowned bust left

Obverse inscription: ELIZAB'. D.G'. ANG'. FR. ET: HIB. REGI

Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee

Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV.AD/IVTORE/M.MEV'.

Die Axis: 9

Dimensions: Weight: 5.5g; Diameter: 31mm.

Finders' ref: 2

.

8. A silver shilling of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1594 - 1596. Third issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Woolpack initial mark. Mint of London.

Ref: North Vol 2, p.136, no.2014.

Obverse description: Crowned bust left

Obverse inscription: ELIZAB'. D.G'. ANG'. FR. ET: HIB. REGI

Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee

Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV.AD/IVTORE/M.MEV'.

Die Axis: 12

Dimensions: Weight: 6.3g; Diameter: 30.6mm.

Finders' ref: 6.

9. A silver shilling of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1595 - 1598. Third issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Key initial mark. Mint of London.

Ref: North Vol 2, p.136, no.2014.

Obverse description: Crowned bust left

Obverse inscription: ELIZAB'. D.G'. ANG'. FR. ET: HIB. REGI

Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee

Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV.AD/IVTORE/M.MEV'.

Die Axis: 9

Dimensions: Weight: 6g; Diameter: 31.1mm.

Finders' ref: 5.

10. A silver shilling of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1595 - 1598. Third issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Key initial mark. Mint of London.

Ref: North Vol 2, p.136, no.2014.

Obverse description: Crowned bust left

Obverse inscription: ELIZAB'. D.G'. ANG'. FR. ET: HIB. REGI

Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee

Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV.AD/IVTORE/M.MEV'.

Die Axis: 2

Dimensions: Weight: 6.1g; Diameter: 32.4mm.

Finders' ref: 8.

Associated Object:

A complete copper-alloy and silver/tinned strap fitting of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. The fitting is lozenge in plan with a sheet of silver or tin adhered to the upper surface. Two integral rectangular sectioned spikes, now distorted, project from the reverse of the fitting. Iron corrosion covers much of the reverse with some leaching over to the front of the fitting.

Length: 40.8mm; Width: 32.7mm; Thickness: 3.7mm; Weight: 11.5g.

Discussion:

All the coins are official English issues of Philip and Mary I, and Elizabeth I which were likely to have been in circulation together in the 16th century. The strap fitting appears to be of a contemporary date to the hoard though its association cannot be secured.

Conclusion:

In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

References:

North, J.J. (1991) English Hammered Coinage Volume 2: Edward I to Charles II 1272 - 1662. 3rd Ed. London: Spink & Son.

Author and title:

Rebecca Griffiths

FLO for North and East Yorkshire

Date: 5th May 2017
Depicted place (County of findspot) North Yorkshire
Date POST MEDIEVAL
Accession number
FindID: 844349
Old ref: YORYM-0705A6
Filename: 2017T3754.jpg
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