BH-E03835: Post-Medieval coin: penny of Charles II

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-E03835

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A milled silver penny of Charles II, dated 1683. The coin is damaged and slightly worn. It measures 11.5m in diameter, 0.2mm thick and weighs 0.34g.

Class: Penny

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1683

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.2 mm
Weight: 0.34 g
Diameter: 11.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th September 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 09/159 - 14

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Charles II of England
Category: Modern
Obverse description: Laureate bust right.
Obverse inscription: CA[R]OLVS.II.-DEI.GRATIA
Reverse description: Crowned 'C'
Reverse inscription: MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.[R]EX.16-83
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Ravensden

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: With finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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