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Mary Queen of Scots Counter
Ruler: Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
This would have been commonly used in the City of London during the reign of Elizabeth for the purposes of reckoning, or they may be merely tickets.
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-01) by Henderson, James Stewart
Production date: uncertain AD 1574
Object composed of lead Diameter (min) 27 mm Diameter 27 mm Weight 4.41 g
Inscription present: Scottish Lion crowned.
Inscription present: Crowned rose between two columns, each crowned.
Accession number: CM.5.3136-1933
Primary reference Number: 227363
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Mary Queen of Scots Counter" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227363 Accessed: 2024-11-25 21:11:07
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