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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-48C3E2

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
Date from: Circa AD 1646
Date to: Circa AD 1649

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 4th April 2007

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Charles I, Group B (N 2250, 2251)
Obverse description: Bust facing left with ‘II’ behind head.
Obverse inscription: CAR[OL]VS . D . G . M : B […R]EX
Reverse description: Oval garnished shield.
Reverse inscription: [IUSTITIA] . THRONVM . FIRMA[T]
Initial mark: sceptre
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair