COIN

Unique ID: BH-730761

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
Date from: Exactly AD 1625
Date to: Exactly AD 1642

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 25.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th September 2013

Rally details.

This object was found at Thesaurus Group at Offley, Hertfordshire, September 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: TLB 2013 - 99

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, not further defined (N 2235 - 2247/1)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left, 'VI' in right field.
Obverse inscription: CAR[OLVS D] G MA BR FR [ET HI] REX
Reverse description: Square-topped shield and plumed cross.
Reverse inscription: CHRI[STO AV]SPICE REGNO
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine