Record ID: LIN-D89533
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A post medieval Scottish billon bawbee of Mary I of Scotland (1542-67); first period, before marriage (1542-58); mint: Edinburgh; Spink S5433. The coin has been pierced from obverse to reverse between the inner circle and 'M' next to central thistle creating a small hole, perhaps to enable its use as a pendant.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 20th May 2014
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-0746D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and somewhat worn base silver (billon) bawbee of Mary I of Scotland (Mary, Queen of Scots) dating c. 1542-1558. Obverse: crowned thistle flanked by cipher M R, +[MA]RIA D G REGINA SCOTORV. Reverse: St Andrews cross with crown at centre flanked by cinquefoils, [OP]PIDVM ED[INB]VRGI. Mint of Edinburgh. Seaby 5432. Part of the coin has broken away in old damage, coincident with a deep crack that runs into its centre.
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 31st July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wattisfield', grid reference and parish protected.