Contributed by Maine Historical Society
- Item 35596
- print page
- download web image
Purchase a reproduction of this item on VintageMaineImages.com.
Description
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.
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).
About This Item
- Title: Queen Elizabeth I silver coin, ca. 1558
- Creator: England
- Creation Date: circa 1558
- Subject Date: circa 1628
- Location: Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Silver
- Local Code: 819*-10
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Coins, English
- United States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
- Maine--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
- Commerce
- Richmond Island (Me.)
- Money
- Colonists--United States--Maine
- Coins, British
- Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603
People
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website
Use of this Item is not restricted by copyright and/or related rights, but the holding organization is contractually obligated to limit use. For more information, please contact the contributing organization. However, watermarked Maine Memory Network images may be used for educational purposes.
More to Consider
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.