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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-D72F94

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1637
Date to: Exactly AD 1642

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.85 g
Diameter: 15.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st September 2012 - Saturday 1st September 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1966

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Twenty pence
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: Edinburgh Castle
Type: Scottish: Twentypence of Charles I, Third coinage (S 5581 - 5591A)
Obverse description: A crowned bust of the king, facing left, with XX behind as mark of value.
Obverse inscription: CAR D G MAG BR FR ET HI REX
Reverse description: A crowned thistle with a tilted letter F above the crown.
Reverse inscription: IV[STITIA] THRONVM FIRMAT
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine