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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-4B0200

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Class: Shilling

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1640
Date to: Exactly AD 1641

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 6.03 g
Diameter: 29.86 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 7th March 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: scms entry 021756

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, left crowned. XII behind bust.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS DG BRI FRA ET HI REX
Reverse description: Cross over shield with royal arms
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Initial mark: Star
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair