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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-7894EF

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 1640
Date to: Circa AD 1649

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.58 mm
Weight: 0.42 g
Diameter: 14.74 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st February 2014 - Friday 28th February 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2157

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Charles I, not further defined (N 2261 - 2273)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with I behind
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G M B F ET H REX
Reverse description: oval garnished shield
Reverse inscription: IVSTITIA [THRO]NVM FIRMAT
Initial mark: two pellets
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair