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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-A93817

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1639
Date to: Exactly AD 1640

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 40.2 mm
Width: 37.8 mm
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Weight: 3.99 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2913

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: Charles I, Group E (N 2227 - 2230/3)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left, 'XII' behind head
Obverse inscription: (Triangle) CAROLVS • D [G MAG BRI F]R E.' HI’ • REX
Reverse description: Square topped shield over a cross patty moline
Reverse inscription: (Triangle) CHRISTO : [AVSPIC]E : REGNO
Initial mark: Triangle
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair