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Unique ID: LANCUM-B8405C
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete post-medieval silver milled threepence of King Charles II (AD 1660-1685), with the minting date of 1679 on the reverse. An example of Spink, no. 3385. The coin has been pierced from the reverse. The pierced hole is at 12 o'clock on the obverse, 6 o'clock on the reverse, and measures approximately 1.5mm in diameter.
Obverse: Laureate bust of king facing right.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA.
Reverse: Three 'C's linked with crown above.
Reverse inscription: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1679.
It measures approximately 17.5mm and weighs 1.40g.
Notes:
Images and measurements were kindly provided by the finder remotely. The object has not been seen in person by the FLO.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1679
Date to: Exactly AD 1679
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Threepence
Ruler/issuer: Charles II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Threepence: Charles II (S 3385 - 3386)
Obverse description: Laureate bust of king facing right.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA.
Reverse description: Three 'C's linked with crown above.
Reverse inscription: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1679.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.