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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-7A3F26

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
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1625
Date to: Circa AD 1649

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.37 g
Diameter: 13.5 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: CIMS OEF 7722

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, Group D (N 2267 - 2271)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left, I behind head
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS DG MAG BR REX
Reverse description: Round shield
Reverse inscription: IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT
Initial mark: Two pellets
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine