Record ID: DUR-D7F7AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Irish sixpence of James 1, AD1603-1625, from the second coinage dating to AD1604-7. SPINK 6514. The obverse shows a crowned bust, facing right. The decorative shoulder on the bust identifies it as the 'third bust' type as does the longer square-cut beard. The inscription reads IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRA ET H[IB] REX. The reverse shows a crowned harp with the inscription [TV]EATVR VNITA DEV[S] i.e May God guard the united. The initial mark is possibly a martlet which would date the coin as 1604-5. The coin is slightly bent. The coin is 21.14mm in diameter and weighs 2.1g…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 28th March 2018
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