Elizabeth I Penny 'tre-foils' [solved]

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rkevinbrown
Joined: 21 Kas 2019
Posts: 64
Posted: 30 May 2025, 15:15 #
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Hi, I have this halfpenny which would appear to be ER I 5th issue.  However, the ‘pellets’ on rev show as ‘trefoils’ for which I can find no reference.  Coin not in good condition so apologies for pics.  The mm appears to have been adulterated.

 

Anyone any suggestions or comments?  All advice gratefully received

Weight 0.29g, 10.3mm diam.

 

Many thanks

Kevin

Robert BROWN
radrick007
Joined: 7 Şub 2011
Posts: 3048
Posted: 30 May 2025, 17:39 #
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N#162460

N#89508

Hi Kevin, the only portcullis halfpennies listed for Elizabeth I are the 6th and 7th issues.

It does seem odd that the mintmark has been obliterated, or may just be wear.

Similar for the pellets on the reverse, it may have been a worn die, possibly.

Just because you can't see it ... doesn't mean it isn't there - Anon.

Former coin and banknote catalogue referee.
rkevinbrown
Joined: 21 Kas 2019
Posts: 64
Posted: 31 May 2025, 12:10 #
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Hi and thanks for your interest.  

 

You touch on another point in respect to the coin.  Spink only lists 6th and 7th for portcullis halfpennies.   Withers (Galata p154) does list 5th Issue portcullis halfpennies.  In the illustrations there, Withers only  show ‘bolts’ on portcullis for 5th!  Confusing!

 

Thanks again

 

Kevin

Robert BROWN
Status changed to Solved (rkevinbrown, 31 May 2025, 12:10)
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