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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-344CF2

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
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1639

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 5.75 g
Diameter: 31 mm

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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
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Silver halfcrown: Charles I, not further defined
Obverse description: left facing crowned bust with XII behind
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS DG MAG BRIT FRA ET HIB REX
Reverse description: royal crest
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock