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COIN

Unique ID: OXON-0FC2C9

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: Exactly AD 1649
Date to: Exactly AD 1660

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.52 g
Diameter: 14.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 8th October 2020 - Friday 8th October 2021

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OMS receipt 2607

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Commonwealth of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Commonwealth (N 2729)
Obverse description: Shield of St. George within wreath formed of a palm and laurel branch.
Reverse description: Conjoined shields of St. George with Ireland. Mark of value I above
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine