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COIN
Unique ID: LIN-770D55
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy post-medieval farthing of James I. Possible lion passant initial mark, Tower mint (AD 1614-1625, Type 3 - 'Lennox rounds', North 2135).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1614
Date to: Exactly AD 1625
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.34 g
Diameter: 15.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Site 3: 8b
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 lis-headed sceptres in saltires through a single-arched crown.
Obverse inscription: JACO: D: G: MAG: BRI[T:]
Reverse description: Crowned harp.
Reverse inscription: FRA: ET: HIB: REX:
Initial mark: Possible lion passant (obverse only).
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Sleaford area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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