HAMP-31D404: Post-medieval coin: Halfpenny of Charles I

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-31D404

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn 17th-century silver post-medieval halfpenny of Charles I, London mint (1625-1649 AD; North 2274). This coin has suffered some circumferential losses which seem to correspond with the rose design which, in turn, looks to have been struck hard.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1625
Date to: Exactly AD 1649

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 9.9 mm
Width: 8.3 mm
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.12 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3086

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny (copper alloy)
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfpenny: Charles I (N 2274)
Obverse description: Rose
Obverse inscription: None
Reverse description: Rose
Reverse inscription: None
Initial mark: None
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
Parish or ward: Poundon (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP6425
Four figure Latitude: 51.919855
Four figure longitude: -1.070828
1:25K map: SP6425
1:10K map: SP62NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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