LON-6CEBF4: Post medieval coin: Shilling of Charles I

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COIN

Unique ID: LON-6CEBF4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A post medieval silver shilling of Charles I dating to 1639 to 1640 AD. Tower mint (North 2231; Group F bust). It measures 30.3mm (diameter) x 1.1mm (thickness) and weighs 5.50g.

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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
Date to: Exactly AD 1640

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 5.5 g
Diameter: 30.3 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: Shilling: Charles I, Group F (N 2231 - 2232)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with XII behind
Obverse inscription: (Triangle) CA[ROLVS] D.'G.' MAG.' BRI.' FRA.' ET. HIB.' REX.
Reverse description: Shield
Reverse inscription: (Triangle) [CHRIST]O AVS[P]ICE REGNO
Initial mark: Triangle
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

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Recording Institution: LON
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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