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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-2C6B54

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1603
Date to: Exactly AD 1604

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.65 mm
Weight: 1.82 g
Diameter: 23.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 8th March 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NAD153

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: James I of England
Mint or issue place: Dublin City
Type: Irish: sixpence of James I, first coinage (S 6514)
Obverse description: Crowned bust right
Obverse inscription: IACOBUS.D:G.ANG:SCO:[FRA.ET].HIB:REX.
Reverse description: Crowned harp
Reverse inscription: TVEATVR.VNITA.DEVS.
Initial mark: Bell
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine