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Unique ID: HAMP-D21B12
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation
A worn post-medieval milled gold guinea of James II (1685-1688), dating to 1688.
Notes:
This was recorded at a rally and may fall below our usual standard of recording
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1688
Date to: Exactly AD 1688
Quantity: 1
Weight: 8.3 g
Diameter: 25.25 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 19th March 2016 - Saturday 19th March 2016
This object was found at Andover Anton Rotary Club Charity Rally - Penton Grafton 19-20.3.16
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Other reference: Penton Grafton 19.3.16; find no.252
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Guinea (gold)
Ruler/issuer: James II of England
Category: Modern
Type: Guinea: James II (S 3400 - 3403)
Obverse description: Laureate bust left.
Obverse inscription: IACOBVS . II DEI GRATIA
Reverse description: Sceptres in saltire with four shields surmounted by a crown.
Reverse inscription: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1688
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU3147
Four figure Latitude: 51.22135945
Four figure longitude: -1.55749179
1:25K map: SU3147
1:10K map: SU34NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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