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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-772704

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1637
Date to: Circa AD 1642

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 1.07 g
Diameter: 16.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 18th February 2010 - Thursday 17th February 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1427

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Twenty pence
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: Edinburgh Castle
Type: Scottish: Twentypence of Charles I, Third coinage (S 5581 - 5591A)
Obverse description: A crowned bust of the king, facing left, with XX as mark of value behind.
Obverse inscription: CAR D G SCOT ANG FR & HIB R
Reverse description: A crowned thistle breaking the legend.
Reverse inscription: IVST THRONVM FIRMAT
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine