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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-8840A8

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 1603
Date to: Circa AD 1625

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.68 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 24.3 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, not further defined (N 2074, 2075, 2102, 2103, 2126)
Obverse description: Crowned bust right
Obverse inscription: ...VS DG...
Reverse description: Long cross over shield
Degree of wear: Worn: fine