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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-19CF64

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: Circa AD 1628
Date to: Circa AD 1629

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 2.71 g
Diameter: 25.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 23rd April 2013

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: Aberystwyth
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Charles I, Group E (N 2242 - 2245)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with denomination mark VI behind head.
Obverse inscription: CAROLV[---] G MA. BR. FR. ET. HI. REX.
Reverse description: Square shield over cross pattée moline.
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AUSP[IC]E REGNO
Initial mark: Anchor
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine