HAMP-1E9916: Post-medieval coin: Penny of Charles I

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-1E9916

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A slightly worn, clipped and bent 17th-century silver post-medieval penny of Charles I, probably Group D, London mint (c. 1634 - c. 1643 AD; probably North 2270)

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1634
Date to: Circa AD 1643

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 13.9 mm
Width: 12.45 mm
Thickness: 0.55 mm
Weight: 0.39 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 28th July 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2696

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Charles I, Group D (N 2267 - 2271)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left within inner circle; 'I' to right of head; no inner circle
Obverse inscription: ()CAROLVS . D G : M : B : F : ET H : REX
Reverse description: Oval shield with garniture; no inner circle
Reverse inscription: [IVST]ITIA THRONVM FIRMAT ('Justice strengthens the throne')
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Andover CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Thoroughfare

References cited

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Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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