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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-6839D2

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: Circa AD 1641
Date to: Circa AD 1643

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 5.3 g
Diameter: 29.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 18th August 2013

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: Charles I, not further defined (N 2216 - 2234)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left. XII behind head
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS DG MAG BRIT[ ]
Reverse description: Square shield on cross
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Initial mark: triangle
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair