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A silver James VI of Scotland thistle merk dating from 1601-04. Spink 5479.
The diameter is 30mm and the weight 5.82g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1601
Date to: Circa AD 1604
Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.82 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 3rd February 2015
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Quarter merk
Ruler/issuer: James VI of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Edinburgh Castle
Type: Scottish: Quarter merk of James VI silver, Second Coinage (S 5479)
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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