Nicholas Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Does anyone know about this sixpence sized Elizabeth coin struck in silver? I've seen it described as a counter as well.. http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u567/2tearsinabucket1/1DBE1946-1177-4B67-B550-B030453D2783-2621-0000019EC265E24E_zps8abbe373.jpg Quote
HistoricCoinage Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 It is a silver pattern sixpence, mentioned in both Peck and North. Akin to the pledge penny. I don't have any of the literature with me as I'm currently travelling but I hope this helps somewhat. Quote
Nicholas Posted February 9, 2013 Author Posted February 9, 2013 Any info iis great, if I recall Peck is vague and mentions a few possible denominations. To me it's a sixpence and like you stated, resembles the pledge penny. Quote
HistoricCoinage Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Any info iis great, if I recall Peck is vague and mentions a few possible denominations. To me it's a sixpence and like you stated, resembles the pledge penny.I will have access to my library tomorrow, I'll take a gander and post any results here. Quote
HistoricCoinage Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 If you have access to North take a look at #2050. Listed as a penny struck in gold, silver, copper or tin. Same legend and date described as "may be a pattern groat or medalet".Perhaps Crowther's 1887 'A Guide to English Pattern Coins' might be able to shed some more light upon it. Quote
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