Item 35596 - Queen Elizabeth I silver coin, ca. 1558
- Item 35596 - Queen Elizabeth I silver coin, ca. 1558
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- Item 35596
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Image Info A silver groat coin from the era of Queen Elizabeth I of Britain was found buried on Richmond Island. Walt Bagnall, the first settler there in 1628, probably buried it.
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The writing on the front is, "ELIZABETH.D.G.ANG.FR.HIB.REGI" and on the reverse, "POSUI REV.ADIVTOREM.MEV" (I have made God my helper).
