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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-3B7CDE

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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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 1635
Date to: Circa AD 1636

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 6 g
Diameter: 29 mm

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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 D (N 2223 - 2226)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left, XII behind
Obverse inscription: CAROLUS D G: MA' BR' FR' ET HI' REX
Reverse description: Round, garnished shield.
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AUSPICE REGNO
Initial mark: Crown
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine