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Unique ID: WREX-8E048B
Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver penny of James I of the first coinage, second bust dating 1603-04, with a lis initial mark. The obverse has the bust of the king facing right with an I behind and the legend I D G ROSA SINE SPINA. The reverse has a squared shield and no legend.
Diameter: 13.3mm; weight: 0.4g; Die axis: 1
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1603
Date to: Circa AD 1604
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.4 g
Diameter: 13.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 7th September 2017 - Thursday 7th September 2017
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Other reference: Wrexham Museum 1199
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: James I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: James I, 1603 - 1604 (N 2077)
Obverse description: Bust of king facing right with I behind
Obverse inscription: I D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Squared shield
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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