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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-6AB5CE

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1688
Date to: Circa AD 1688

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 11.95 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th December 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 016688

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: James II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Penny: James II (S 3417)
Obverse description: Classical style bust, laureate, right
Obverse inscription: IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA
Reverse description: Crowned numeral I
Reverse inscription: MAG BR ET HIB REX
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine