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COIN

Unique ID: FAKL-0C6092

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1603
Date to: Circa AD 1604

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 25.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st December 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SWY 792

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: James I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Obverse description: Profile crowned bust, right, VI behind head.Reverse:
Obverse inscription: iacobus ] DG AN [g sco fran et hib rex]
Reverse description: Royal Arms,
Reverse inscription: exurgat de ]VS DISSIPEN [tur inimici] 160?,
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor