Hammered 1662 Silver

[Gary]

This is the only hammered coin that I own. Its in quite poor condition although the 62 of the date is quite clear. Can somebody identify it? Oval in shape 17mmx16mm, weighs a whopping 0.93g as for the thickness, all I will say is very thin

[HistoricCoinage]

This is the only hammered coin that I own. Its in quite poor condition although the 62 of the date is quite clear. Can somebody identify it? Oval in shape 17mmx16mm, weighs a whopping 0.93g as for the thickness, all I will say is very thin

It's an Elizabeth I Threepence dated 1562. I cannot distinguish the initial mark from your images but it cannot be a groat as they were not dated in this period and so the threepence is the only alternative. If you have a copy of Spink it's number 2565, if that helps.

[Gary]

It's an Elizabeth I Threepence dated 1562. I cannot distinguish the initial mark from your images but it cannot be a groat as they were not dated in this period and so the threepence is the only alternative. If you have a copy of Spink it's number 2565, if that helps.

Thank you for that. I had 1662 written on the coin flip, dont know how I came to that conclusion! Have now dug my Spink out, pity it is so worn. Thanks again.