SUR-981CB7: Post medieval coin: Sixpence of Charles I

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COIN

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 actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1626

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.63 g
Diameter: 26.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th February 2011

Rally details.

This object was found at Rotary/LP rally at East Stratton, Hants (20/02/2011)

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 11-311

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
Parish or ward: Micheldever (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

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.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUR
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Updated: 12 years ago

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