SUSS-CF7CB6: Post medieval: Farthing of James I

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-CF7CB6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Post medieval copper alloy farthing of James I (1603-1625), Type 3c, initial mark unclear, Lennox round, 1614-25 AD, North 2135

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1614
Date to: AD 1625

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.25 mm
Weight: 0.3 g
Diameter: 15.35 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st March 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Farthing (Copper alloy)
Ruler/issuer: James I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Copper Harington or Lennox farthing of James I
Obverse description: Two lis-headed sceptres in saltire through a single arched crown
Obverse inscription: IACO[---] MAG BR
Reverse description: Harp surmounted by single arched crown
Reverse inscription: FRA ET HIB REX
Initial mark: Unclear
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: RINGMER

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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