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Unique ID: BH-43C987
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver Maundy penny of Charles II, dated '1684'.
Dimensions: 11.9mm diameter, 0.4mm thick. Weight: 0.53g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1684
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.53 g
Diameter: 11.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st March 2012
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Other reference: Ver 12/41 - 33
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Charles II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Maundy set: Charles II (S 3391 - 3392)
Obverse description: Laureate, draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS II-DEI GRATIA
Reverse description: Crowned letter āCā.
Reverse inscription: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 16-84
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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