LANCUM-23BBB0: Post-medieval coin: Halfgroat of Charles I

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COIN

Unique ID: LANCUM-23BBB0

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Post-medieval halfgroat of Charles I dating from AD1625-1649, Mintmark illegible. Probably Group C or D, North 2252-2258.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1625
Date to: Circa AD 1649

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.3 mm
Weight: 0.92 g
Diameter: 16 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st February 2014

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Charles I, not further defined (N 2248 - 2260)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with II behind
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G M B F ET H REX
Reverse description: Oval garnished shield
Reverse inscription: IVS THRONVM FIRMAT
Initial mark: illegible
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lancashire (County)
District: Fylde (District)
To be known as: Kirkham

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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