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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-BFA410

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1625

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 2.64 g
Diameter: 25.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 3rd July 2013 - Wednesday 3rd July 2013

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Charles I, Group B (N 2236, 2237)
Obverse description: A crowned bust of the king, facing left, with mark of value VI behind.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G MAG BR FR ET HI REX
Reverse description: A square-topped shield on a long cross fourchee with the date above.
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AVSPICE [REG]NO
Initial mark: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair