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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-801497
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An irregular post-medieval silver half crown of James II (1685-1688), dated 1687 AD on coin, cf. Spink 3408.
The plating is thick, but the underlying base metal core can be seen showing through in places.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1687
Date to: Exactly AD 1687
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 14.42 g
Diameter: 32.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 14th September 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 20859
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Half crown
Ruler/issuer: James II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Halfcrown: James II (3408 - 3409)
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust facing left
Obverse inscription: IACOBVS . II . DEI . GRATIA
Reverse description: Crowned national shield arranged in cruciform around rayed circle containing cross
Reverse inscription: MAG. /BR. FRA. /ET. HIB/ REX. 16/87.
Initial mark: Around edge: + . DECVS . ET . TVTAMVN : ANNO . REG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: West Crewkerne
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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