1999.31.48

Coin, a silver sixpence of James I. This coin is from a hoard of 251 coins found in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire on 23 October 1997 by Mr T. Smith, Mr F. Christopher and Mr J. Biddle, along with sherds from a small pottery jug. The obverse shows a crowned bust of James facing right with the numerals VI in left field. The reverse shows a quartered shield within a ring, with date above. English lions and fleur de lis sit in the top left and bottom right quarters, while in the top right is the Scottish lion rampant. The bottom left features an Irish harp. It features a lis initial mark in both inscriptions and was minted in London, 1604.

London

1604 - 1604

Early 17th century

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