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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-CC9C04

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: Exactly AD 1604
Date to: Exactly AD 1605

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 25.96 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 21st October 2012

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Materials and construction

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

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, 1604-1619 (N 2102, 2103)
Obverse description: Bust facing right, with VI behind.
Obverse inscription: IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRA ET HIB REX
Reverse description: Shield with 1605 above.
Reverse inscription: QVA DEVS CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARET
Initial mark: Lis
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine