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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-5279CD

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: Circa AD 1621
Date to: Circa AD 1623

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 10.75 g
Diameter: 29.49 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 017286

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half crown
Ruler/issuer: James I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Silver halfcrown: James I, 1619-1625 (N 2122, 2123)
Obverse description: Equestrian portrait right, sword over shoulder, line below
Obverse inscription: [IACO]BVS DG MAG BRI [FR ET HIB REX]
Reverse description: Ornate shield over cross moline
Reverse inscription: QUAE DEVS CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARET
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor