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COIN

Unique ID: HESH-79EF83

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
Date from: Circa AD 1636
Date to: Circa AD 1638

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3 g
Diameter: 26.1 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finder Reference: 2011-C11

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Charles I, Group E (N 2242 - 2245)
Obverse description: Worn crowned bust facing left with value mark VI (large) behind head
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G MA BR FR ET HI REX
Reverse description: Square shield over cross patte moline
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Initial mark: Tun
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine