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COIN
Unique ID: DUR-C009D2
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A silver Thistle merk of James VI of Scotland dating to the period AD 1601 to 1603. Spink number 5497.
The obverse depicts a crowned shield of a rampant lion surrounded by the legend which reads IACOBVS 6 D G R SCOTORVM. The revese depicts a crowned thistle. The legend reads REGEM IOVA PROTEGIT.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1601
Date to: Exactly AD 1603
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.9 g
Diameter: 32 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Thistle merk
Ruler/issuer: James VI of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Edinburgh Castle
Type: Scottish: Thistle Merk of James VI, Silver, Eighth coinage (S 5497)
Obverse description: Crowned square shield
Obverse inscription: IACOBVS 6 D G R SCOTORVM
Reverse description: Crowned thistle
Reverse inscription: REGEM IOVA PROTEGIT
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Near Blyth
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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