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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-A64D66

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 1606
Date to: Circa AD 1607

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 25.3 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: James I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: James I, 1604-1619 (N 2102, 2103)
Obverse description: Crowned bust right. VI behind head
Obverse inscription: IACOBVS DG MAG BRI FR [ ] HIB REX
Reverse description: Square shield. Date above 160[ ]
Reverse inscription: QVAE DEVS CONIVNIXT NEMO SEPARAT
Initial mark: escallop
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine