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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-87CD13

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: Circa AD 1677
Date to: Circa AD 1679

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 6.56 g
Diameter: 24.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th August 2021 - Sunday 15th August 2021

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3740

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Bawbee
Ruler/issuer: Charles II of Scotland
Type: Scottish: Bawbee of Charles II, copper, Coinage of 1677 (S 5626-5629)
Obverse description: Draped bust facing left
Obverse inscription: [CAR II.D.G.SCO.] AN FR ET HIB R
Reverse description: Crowned thistle
Reverse inscription: NEMO.ME.IMPVNE.LACESSET [...]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair