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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-BC573D
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Shilling of Charles I (1625-1649), possibly Tower Mint issue of 1641-1643
Obverse description: Bust left, XII behind head; possibly mintmark Triangle in circle (119b).
Obverse inscription: [C]AROLVS.D[--]
Reverse description: Shield of Arms of England, Scotland and Ireland, small scrolls top and bottom
Reverse inscription: CH[--]
Diameter: 29.4mm, Weight: 5.96gms, die axis: 4
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 1641
Date to: Exactly AD 1643
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.96 g
Diameter: 29.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 10th February 2022
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM49217
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, not further defined (N 2216 - 2234)
Obverse description: Bust left, XII behind head
Obverse inscription: [C]AROLVS.D[--]
Reverse description: Shield of Arms of England, Scotland and Ireland, small scrolls top and bottom
Reverse inscription: CH[--]
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Burwell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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