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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-834B88

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
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1604
Date to: Exactly AD 1605

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.7 g
Diameter: 28.13 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 13th April 2014

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: James I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: James I, 1603 - 1604 (N 2072, 2073)
Obverse description: Bust facing left, crowned with XII behind.
Obverse inscription: IACOBVS D G ANG SCO FRA ET HIB REX
Reverse description: Square shield.
Reverse inscription: EXVRGAT DE[VS DISSIPENT]VR INIMICI
Initial mark: Lis
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair