

James I Silver Sixpence
Third coinage
1621
mm. Thistle
2.97g 25.1mm
Spink - 2670
North - 2126
Obverse:
IACOBVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX. Crowned bust r. with value mark VI behind.
Reverse:
QVÆ DEVS CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARET. Large shield, date above.
Hoard staining removed, resulting in a somewhat brighter surface with light scratches, good fine.
Ex Ewerby Hoard
The Ewerby Hoard was discovered in 2016 near Ewerby, Lincolnshire. It consisted of 1,200 coins dating from Henry VIII to Charles I, with a few Scottish issues. It has an estimated deposition date of before 1643. The hoard was recorded with the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme and declared Treasure; a selection was acquired by Lincoln Museum, with the remainder returned to the finder. Treasure case 2016T820, PAS record LIN-F454C4.
Data sheet
Specific References
James I Silver Sixpence
Third coinage
1621
mm. Thistle
2.97g 25.1mm
Spink - 2670
North - 2126
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