COIN

Unique ID: HESH-95BEB3

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 1625
Date to: Circa AD 1649

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 5.57 g
Diameter: 29.7 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: Charles I, Group E (N 2227 - 2230/3)
Obverse description: Crowned bust (most probably group E possibly D) facing left. The crown is double arched and the face is worn. The drapery of the bust is ornate. Behind the head is an extremely large value mark XII
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G M BR FR ET HI REX
Reverse description: Oval garnished shield, no crown or plume above, no initials C R at sides. No inner circles, letters very large
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Initial mark: Plume on its side with pellet before and after
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine