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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-4EDF96

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1630
Date to: Exactly AD 1632

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.35 g
Diameter: 13.48 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 6th August 2004

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Colchester OEF 6912

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Charles I, not further defined (N 2261 - 2273)
Obverse description: Crowned bust, left. I behind head
Obverse inscription: [C]AROLVS [DG] MAG BRI [F ET H REX]
Reverse description: Oval shield
Reverse inscription: [IV]STITIA [THRONVM FIRMAT]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine