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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-5194D8

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: Circa AD 1567
Date to: Circa AD 1625

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E06239

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Quarter thistle merk
Ruler/issuer: James VI of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Edinburgh Castle
Type: Scottish: Quarter thistle Merk of James VI, Silver, Eighth coinage (S 5499)
Obverse description: Crowned shield with lion rampant left within border
Obverse inscription: [IACOBVS 6 D G R SCOTO]RVM
Reverse description: Crowned thistle
Reverse inscription: [REGEM IOVA P]ROT[EGIT]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine