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COIN

Unique ID: NARC-D1271B

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1602

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.61 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 17.31 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Eighth thistle-merk
Ruler/issuer: James VI of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Edinburgh Castle
Type: Scottish: Eighth thistle Merk of James VI, Silver, Eighth coinage (S 5500)
Obverse description: Crowned shield containing the royal coat of arms
Obverse inscription: I[ACOBVS.6.D.G.R.]SCO[TORVM
Reverse description: Crowned Thistle
Reverse inscription: [REGEM IOVA PR]OT[EGIT●1]602
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair