A sixteenth-century coin hoard
Ruler: Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Fused pile of six AR coins of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) (only?) found at Mepal, Cambridgeshire on 20 April 2010 (2010 T273), 8.74g. The two legible coins are groats of Elizabeth I. There are three other coins of about the same size, which are probably groats, and one smaller coin, possibly a halfgroat.
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Bought (2012-10-08) by Department of Culture, Media and Sport
Production date: or later AD 1559
Object composed of silver Weight 8.74 g
Accession number: CM.812-2012
Primary reference Number: 247679
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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