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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-B64083

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1625
Date to: Circa AD 1649

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.41 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 13.65 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 30th June 2011 - Monday 6th February 2012

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Materials and construction

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

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, Group B (N 2263, 2264)
Obverse description: Bust left with I behind
Obverse inscription: CAROLUS D G MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX
Reverse description: Oval garnished shield
Reverse inscription: IUS THRONUM FIRMAT
Initial mark: Plume
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair