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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-894090

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 1567
Date to: Exactly AD 1625

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.54 g
Diameter: 16.38 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: WHM 2016-12

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Eighth thistle-merk
Ruler/issuer: James VI of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Edinburgh Castle
Type: Scottish: Gold coin of James VI, Eighth coinage (S 5460, 5462)
Obverse description: Crowned shield
Obverse inscription: [...]SCOTORVM
Reverse description: Crowned thistle
Reverse inscription: [REGEM IOVA PROTEGIT]