COIN

Unique ID: HESH-C63DF2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

This find has been recorded from images and notes taken by Metal Detecting Holidays: https://www.metaldetectingholidays.com/ 

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 1640
Date to: Circa AD 1649

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.4 g
Diameter: 13.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 21st April 2018 - Saturday 21st April 2018

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

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 facing left
Obverse inscription: [CAROLVS] D G M BR ET HI REX
Reverse description: Square shield divided by a long cross forchee
Reverse inscription: C[HRISTO AVSP]ICE [RE]GNO
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine