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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-6FD4C4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Evidence of reuse: Clipped

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1639
Date to: Circa AD 1640
Period of reuse: POST MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 23.5 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left. VI behind head
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS DG MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX
Reverse description: Square shield over cross pattee moline
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AVSPICE [ ]NG
Initial mark: Triangle
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine