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A post-medieval silver sixpence of James I (1603-1625). Third coinage (North 2126). Initial mark: trefoil, dated 1624 (on coin). Mint of London (Tower). North (1975, 124).
Worn, it measures from 25.4 to 26.6mm in diameter, 0.6mm in thickness, and weighs 2.61g
The coin has ben struck slightly off flan. The edge of the coin has been crumpled, probably from abrasion in the plough soil.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1624
Date to: Exactly AD 1624
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 2.61 g
Diameter: 26.6 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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, 1619-1625 (N 2126)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing right, VI behind
Obverse inscription: IACOBVS : D. G MAG . BRI FRA : ET : HI REX
Reverse description: Square topped shield of royal arms within a beaded circle with date, 1624, above
Reverse inscription: QVAE DEVS CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARET
Initial mark: Trefoil
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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North, J.J. | 1991 | English Hammered Coinage: Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662 | London | Spink and Son Ltd | 124 | 2126 |