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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-D553C1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1680
Date to: Exactly AD 1684

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 5.59 g
Diameter: 25.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 27th September 2020 - Sunday 27th September 2020

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS Form No 003626

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Charles II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Type: Irish: halfpenny of Charles II, copper, Armstrong and Legge's Regal coinage (S 6574-6575)
Obverse description: A laureate, draped bust of the king, right.
Obverse inscription: [CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA]
Reverse description: A crowned harp.
Reverse inscription: [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor