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COIN

Unique ID: NCL-9B5E58

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: Circa AD 1625
Date to: Circa AD 1649

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.03 mm
Weight: 5.1 g
Diameter: 30.96 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2011 - Tuesday 29th March 2011

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: Charles I, Group F (N 2231 - 2232)
Obverse description: Bust of ruler facing left, widespread double arched crown. XII behind.
Obverse inscription: CAROLUS D G MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX
Reverse description: Shield
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AUSPICE REGNO
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine