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Description: | A copper alloy Post Medieval coin weight for the Scottish Thistle Crown of James I in its revalued state. The coin was in use from 1604 - 1619. The weight is circular. The obverse shows a crown over the value: IIII S / 4 D 1/2 (4 shillings, 4 and a half pence). The reverse shows a thistle flanked by I R. The weight is very worn and is now only 22.5 grains when it should be 31 grains. See Page 15 of Lions, Ships and Angels.
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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