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Unique ID: SUR-981CB7
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Charles I sixpence, dated 1626. London mint.
The coin has been pierced at 10 o'clock on the obverse.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1626
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.63 g
Diameter: 26.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th February 2011
This object was found at Rotary/LP rally at East Stratton, Hants (20/02/2011)
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Other reference: 11-311
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Charles I, not further defined (N 2235 - 2247/1)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left with the number VI
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS:D:G:MAG:BR:FR [..AE...REX]
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU5440
Four figure Latitude: 51.156714
Four figure longitude: -1.229229
1:25K map: SU5440
1:10K map: SU54SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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