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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-92F385

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 1614
Date to: Circa AD 1625

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.46 mm
Weight: 0.25 g
Diameter: 14.46 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 26th April 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1663

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Token farthing
Ruler/issuer: James I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Copper Harington or Lennox farthing of James I
Obverse description: Two sceptres through a crown
Obverse inscription: IACO D G MAG BRIT
Reverse description: Crowned harp
Reverse inscription: FRA ET [HIB R]EX
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair