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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-AE16B1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Post AD 1603
Date to: Ante AD 1604

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 21.91 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 21st August 2010

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: James I of England
Mint or issue place: Dublin City
Type: Irish: sixpence of James I, first coinage (S 6514)
Obverse description: Bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: IACOBVS D G ANG SCO FRA ET HI[B RE]X
Reverse description: Crowned harp.
Reverse inscription: TVEATVR VNITA DEVS
Initial mark: Martlet (1604-1605).
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine