ikaros Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 So at the CONA show this past weekend, I picked up an Elizabeth I piece about which, I must admit, neither the dealer nor I had much information -- it wasn't his specialty, and I know bupkus about coins like this. I believe it's a sixpence; the flip pegged the date somewhere between 1595 and 1598, but didn't indicate the denomination. I'm working on getting a larger, more detailed image that might bring out some additional points by which it could be positively identified. I've been crawling the Internet for information on Elizabeth I issues, but I don't really know what to look for; right now, I'm starting to think that the date on the flip is wrong because it more resembles a third or fourth issue sixpence, judging by the portrait, and the proximity of the corner of the shield to the beaded ring. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 A nice acquisition, Ikaros! What is its diameter? This should be able to pinpoint its attribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikaros Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 A nice acquisition, Ikaros! What is its diameter? This should be able to pinpoint its attribution. Something told me I should have measured it, and I didn't. I would actually say it's probably comparable to a "modern" shilling. It's larger than the last size of sixpence. But I think the hammered silver coins were larger than their later counterparts, yes? Anyway, next time I have it in hand (I'm in a coffeehouse at the moment), I will get its dimensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikaros Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 A nice acquisition, Ikaros! What is its diameter? This should be able to pinpoint its attribution. 24mm -- almost exactly the size of a modern quarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'm thinking sixpence as a quarter is about the same size as a milled shilling, which is thicker, and has a smaller diameter than hammered pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikaros Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'm thinking sixpence as a quarter is about the same size as a milled shilling, which is thicker, and has a smaller diameter than hammered pieces. I was figuring it for a sixpence for the same reason, yeah. Still looking for some positive identification online. I probably should also note that the reverse is rotated almost 90 degrees CCW from medal alignment. The more I study it, the more interesting it gets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'm wondering though if threepence might also be a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikaros Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I'm wondering though if threepence might also be a possibility. No, looks like the threepence is about the size of a penny (Google Images for the win!), and this is definitely quarter sized. There is what looks like a Spink number (S2593) on the card that came in the flip, but the number refers to a milled issue of 1561 and the design details do not match this coin. This is like a detective story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 When I'm back home I'll have a detailed look for you. It looks a lot like a clipped sixpence from what I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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