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COIN

Unique ID: BH-AE8290

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 1614
Date to: Exactly AD 1625

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.61 g
Diameter: 16 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 30th October 2016 - Sunday 30th October 2016

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Farthing (silver)
Ruler/issuer: James I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Copper Harington or Lennox farthing of James I
Obverse description: Two lis-headed sceptres in saltire through a single-arched crown
Obverse inscription: IACO:D:G:MAG:BRIT
Reverse description: Harp surmounted by single-arched crown
Reverse inscription: [FRA:E]T [HIB:RE]X
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine