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COIN

Unique ID: CORN-998D59

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 1624
Date to: Exactly AD 1624

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 2.81 g
Diameter: 25.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 25th March 2018 - Sunday 25th March 2018

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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, 1619-1625 (N 2126)
Obverse description: Crowned sixth bust facing right with the denomination VI behind the head
Obverse inscription: IACOBVS.D.G.MA.BRI.FR.ET.HI.REX
Reverse description: Square shield with the date 1624 above
Reverse inscription: QVAE DEVS CO[NIVNXIT] NEMO SEPARET
Initial mark: Trefoil
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine