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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-243ED9

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1686
Date to: Exactly AD 1688

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 14.72 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2015 - Monday 20th April 2015

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Twopence
Ruler/issuer: James II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Twopence: James II (S 3416)
Obverse description: Bust facing left.
Obverse inscription: IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA
Reverse description: II surmounted by a crown.
Reverse inscription: 1686 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine