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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-C1B365

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
Date from: Circa AD 1567
Date to: Circa AD 1625

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 5
Weight: 0.76 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 8th December 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OEF: 6889

Materials and construction

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

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 thistle
Obverse inscription: IA[ ]
Reverse description: Crowned shield with lion rampant
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair