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COIN
Unique ID: HESH-7F7CA5
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Silver penny of Charles I (1625-1649) Struck at the tower mint in London. Initial Mark:lost . Bust: Group B-D (1630-1640)
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1630
Date to: Circa AD 1640
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.37 g
Diameter: 13.6 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: HFD Entry Form No: HFDMG 2754
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, not further defined (N 2261 - 2273)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left with value mark (I) behind head
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS [D G] M B F ET H REX
Reverse description: Ornate oval shield
Reverse inscription: [IVSTIA] THRONVM FIRM[AT]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Dinedor
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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