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Description: | A square copper alloy coin weight from the reign of James I (1603-25). This weight is for the Rose Ryal which in 1619, reduced in weight to 196½ grains and re-valued to 30 shillings. The mass in this case is 190 grains or 12.31gms. The obverse has the royal arms shield upon cross fleury within a circular border of a lion between a lis and a rose.The weight is in good condition and has a smooth dark green patina.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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