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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-0C8EBF

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 1604
Date to: Exactly AD 1605

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.58 g
Diameter: 26.29 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 7th December 2016 - Wednesday 5th April 2017

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: James I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: James I, 1603 - 1604 (N 2072, 2073)
Obverse description: Crowned bust right with XII behind.
Obverse inscription: IACOBVS D G ANG SCOT[ ]
Reverse description: Plain shield.
Reverse inscription: EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIP[ENTVR INIMICI]
Initial mark: Lis.
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair