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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-3AA856

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: 1.23 mm
Weight: 0.4 g
Diameter: 12.95 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 10th January 2011 - Monday 14th March 2011

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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 (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Charles I, not further defined (N 2261 - 2273)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left
Obverse inscription: CA...D G M BR ET HIB REX
Reverse description: Oval shield with garniture
Reverse inscription: IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT
Initial mark: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair