pattern-coin

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Object Type
Museum number: E.5016
Denomination: penny
Description: Silver pattern with a plain edge; cast and chased?. (whole); Crowned bust of Elizabeth I, three-quarter face, to left, in elaborate mantle, with ruff and jewels. Toothed border around outer rim. Legend inscription. (obverse); The royal monogram, surmounted by a double-arched crown between two pellets. Date divided by the crown. Legend inscription. (reverse)
Authority
Production date: 1601
Production place: Minted in: England; Issued in: England
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Diameter: 18 millimetres; Weight: 2.090 grammes
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Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: king/queen; crown
Associated names
Acquisition name: From: A E G Copp (?); From: Murdoch (?)
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: E.5016
Additional IDs: Miscellaneous number: HSBC.238 (Money Gallery Exhibited)

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