|
Date: |
|
Description: | A gold touch piece from the reign of James I. The touch-piece is pierced and the obverse has a large scratch.Obv: Ship going left. IACO.II.D.G.M.B.FR.ET.HI.REXRev: George and dragon SOLI.DEO.GLORIAThe touch piece can be compared with 2004T358 from London which appeared to have been cut in half deliberately and was also pierced.This item is more than 300 years old and composed of more than 10% precious metal. It therefore should be considered Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
|
More Like this...
-
COIN
GDescription: Gold touch-piece of James…
-
Medal
Half touch piece of James…
-
MEDAL
Half touch piece of James…
-
MEDAL
Half touch piece of James…
-
-
-
PIN
Silver abraded tapering shaft only.…
-
-
Pin
Silver abraded tapering shaft only.…
-
|