Record ID: LANCUM-DA44DA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval hammered silver coin of James VI of Scotland, a thistle merk (Spink 5497). Lightly clipped. Mint is Edinburgh. Obverse depicts a crowned shield of a rampant lion and the legend reads as IACOBVS 6 D G R SCOTORVM. The reverse is a crowned thistle and the legend reads REGEM IOVA PROTEGIT. Dates to between 1601 and 1604 AD. The diameter is 31mm and the weight 5.93g.
Created on: Sunday 15th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Inskip-with-Sowerby', grid reference and parish protected.