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COIN
Unique ID: FAKL-C260B2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Copper alloy farthing token, Lennox type 3.
Class:
Farthing token
Sub class: Lennox Type 3
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1614
Date to: Circa AD 1625
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.56 g
Diameter: 16.2 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: A414
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
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Copper Harington or Lennox farthing of James I
Obverse description: Crown and crossed sceptres
Obverse inscription: IACO D G MAG BRIT
Reverse description: Crowned harp
Reverse inscription: FRA ET HIB REX
Initial mark: Sword
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: York (Unitary Authority)
District: York (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Fulford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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