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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-93D65C

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 1640
Date to: Circa AD 1641

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.85 g
Diameter: 16.06 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2020 - Monday 31st January 2022

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3766; finder number 31

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Charles I, Group D (N 2254 - 2258)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with mark of value II behind
Obverse inscription: C[AR]OLVS D G [...]X
Reverse description: Oval garnished shield
Reverse inscription: IVS[TITIA THRONVM FIRMA]T
Initial mark: star
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair