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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-432ECB
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A post-medieval copper-alloy coin (AD 1614-1625) of James I, a section either broken or cut off beneath the crown and crossed sceptres.
Obverse:- A crown with crossed sceptres. Legend around 'IACO D G MAG BRIT'
Reverse:- A crowned harp with legend around '[FRA ET H]IB REX'
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 1614
Date to: Circa AD 1625
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 15.4 mm
Width: 16.1 mm
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st May 2019 - Sunday 30th June 2019
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Token farthing
Ruler/issuer: James I - Charles I
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Copper farthing bearing crown/harp of James I or Charles I, not further defined
Obverse description: A crown with crossed sceptres. Legend around
Obverse inscription: IACO D G MAG BRIT
Reverse description: A crowned harp with legend around
Reverse inscription: [FRA ET H]IB REX
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Washingborough
References cited
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