Record ID: IOW-B28878
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn post-Medieval silver halfgroat of James I (1603-1625), minted at London. Initial marks: [ ]/rose, 1605-1606 (North 1991, 146, ref: 2104). Obverse: [I D G] ROS[A S]INE SPINA (a rose without thorns); Rose with large crown above. Reverse: .TVEATV[R V]NITA DEVS (may God guard these united, i.e. kingdoms); Thistle with large crown above. Diameter: 17.0mm. Weight: 0.66g. DA=12:12. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Sunday 27th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 28th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.