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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-45F161

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: Circa AD 1547
Date to: Circa AD 1547

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.58 g
Diameter: 14.89 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 6th May 2016 - Thursday 12th May 2016

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Mary, Queen of Scots
Mint or issue place: Edinburgh Castle
Type: Scottish: Penny of Mary, Billon and copper, First Period, before marriage (S 5440 - 5444)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: MARIA D G [R SCOTORVM]
Reverse description: Long cross fourchée, crown in two opposing angles, cinquefoil in other two angles, beaded circles and legend surrounding
Reverse inscription: OPPI/DVM/EDN/BVR
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair