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COIN
Unique ID: LEIC-5986FD
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Post Medieval copper alloy Irish farthing of James I.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1603
Date to: Circa AD 1625
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.25 mm
Weight: 0.39 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st September 2014 - Tuesday 30th September 2014
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Token farthing
Ruler/issuer: James I of England
Obverse description: crossed mitres and crown
Obverse inscription: IACO DG MAG BRIT
Reverse description: crowned harp
Reverse inscription: FRA ET HIB REX
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