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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-D247F7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver Post-Medieval penny of Charles I, Tower mint (1625-1649; North 2270). Perforation near centre.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1625
Date to: Exactly AD 1649
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.36 g
Diameter: 13.85 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st May 2013 - Friday 31st May 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form 3666
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, Group D (N 2267 - 2271)
Obverse description: Fourth bust left, I behind head.
Obverse inscription: ··CA[ROLV]S D G M[B]F ET H REX
Reverse description: Oval garnished shield of Stuart Arms
Reverse inscription: ··IVSTI[TIA] TH[RON]VM·FIRMAT
Initial mark: 2 pellets
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Chichester (District)
To be known as: East Lavington
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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