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Unique ID: HESH-65EA72
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of James I (1603-1625) Initial Mark (probably): Thistle (or Lis) struck 1603-4
North 2072/3
Notes:
This find has been recorded from images and notes taken by Metal Detecting Holidays: https://www.metaldetectingholidays.com/
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1603
Date to: Circa AD 1604
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 5.5 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 19th April 2019
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Crowned bust facing right with value mark XII behind shoulder
Obverse inscription: IACOBVS D G ANG SCOT FRA ET HIB REX
Reverse description: Square garnished shield
Reverse inscription: EX[VR]GAT DEVS DISSIPENT[VR IN]IMICI
Initial mark: Thistle
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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