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COIN

Unique ID: CORN-159609

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1603
Date to: Exactly AD 1603

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.75 mm
Weight: 2.35 g
Diameter: 25 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 19th August 2017 - Saturday 19th August 2017

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Materials and construction

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

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
Type: Sixpence: James I, not further defined (N 2074, 2075, 2102, 2103, 2126)
Obverse description: Crowned second bust facing right with the Roman numerals VI behind the head
Obverse inscription: IACOBVS.D.G.ANG.SCO.FR.ET.HIB.REX
Reverse description: Square topped shield with the date 1603 above
Reverse inscription: EXVRGAT.DEVS.DISSIPENTVR.INIMICI
Initial mark: thistle
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair