Help Me ID Coin. May Be French, 17th Century(?)

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otto Pillar of the Community United States 1326 Posts	Posted 06/29/2019 11:01 pm The coin is listed at 1.6 cm. * Moved by Staff moved to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 06/29/2019 11:56 pm The obverse inscription "rosa sine spina" translates as "rose without a thorn" and is typically associated with 16th century British coinage. I believe what you have is one such issued during the reign of Elizabeth I. Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
Albert Pillar of the Community United States 1915 Posts	Posted 06/29/2019 11:57 pm I don't have many images of the coins of Great Britain during the times of Elizabeth, but your coin is very similar to the Half Groat found in the years around 1560-61. Edited by Albert 06/30/2019 12:28 am Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 06/30/2019 12:13 am Appears to be a London mint, so certainly GB. Do not clean this beauty except for simple non-tap water and air dry to remove some of the grit. Don't use any chemical and don't rub. Really a lovely example. I'm nowhere near my books so that's all the help I can give. I might suggest relisting the topic under a GB question. Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 06/30/2019 12:19 am I've already submitted a note to the moderators suggesting moving this topic to the U.K. subforum. Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 06/30/2019 02:51 am This? http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/SE/SE2578.html In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Report this Post to the Staff
NumisRob Bedrock of the Community United Kingdom 17959 Posts	Posted 06/30/2019 04:43 am English hammered halfgroat (2 pence) of Queen Elizabeth I, bell mintmark, circa 1582-1600. My Trade List: https://goccf.com/t/194596 My Wants List: https://goccf.com/t/191710 Report this Post to the Staff
otto Pillar of the Community United States 1326 Posts	Posted 06/30/2019 09:13 am Thanks to everyone. Just won auction. I honestly thought the portrait looked like Elizabeth, but the seller wasn't sure. Report this Post to the Staff
Albert Pillar of the Community United States 1915 Posts	Posted 07/01/2019 12:42 pm I found my other English & UK book. So to correct my earlier post, I agree with others and see your coin as the fifth issue 1582-1600. Report this Post to the Staff
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