Record ID: SF-5B9BDB
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy British coin weight of Post-Medieval date. It is square in form, trapezoidal in cross section and has marks of value on both faces. These comprise the crowned value XVs, flanked by single fleur de lis, within an inner beaded circle. The opposite face has a central rose from which radiate arms terminting in alternating lions and lis, all within an inner circle. It measures 14.46mm in length, 14.55mm in width, 4.18mm in thickness, and 5.97g (92.2 grains) in weight. This is a worn British coin weight. Its marks indicate it is for a spur ryal (15 shillings) of James I, c…
Created on: Monday 8th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walsham le Willows', grid reference and parish protected.