Record ID: WMID-69BD61
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy square coin weight for a Spur Ryal, of the revalued 2nd coinage issue, between AD 1612 and AD 1619 during the reign of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625). The coin weight is square in plan. It is possible to read 'XI' on one side, with possibly a crown above it. It measures 16.64 mm in length, 16.38 mm wide and 3.66 mm thick. It weighs 6.4 g. The coin weight is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of the majority of the surface detail, hindering the identificati…
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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