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COIN
Unique ID: IOW-9C38F2
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A clipped and worn post-Medieval silver shilling of Charles I (1625-1649, minted at London. Group D. Mintmark: portcullis, 1633-1634 (North 1991: 159, ref: 2223).
Obverse: [ ]; Crowned bust left with XII (mark of value) behind the head
Reverse: CHRISTO[AVSPICE REGNO] (I reign under the auspice of Christ); Garnished oval shield
Diameter: 25.6mm. Weight: 3.92g. DA=12:3.
North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1633
Date to: Exactly AD 1634
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.92 g
Diameter: 25.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th March 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2014-1-61
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, Group D (N 2223 - 2226)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with XII (mark of value) behind the head
Obverse inscription: [ ]
Reverse description: Garnished oval shield
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO[AVSPICE REGNO] (I reign under the auspice of Christ)
Initial mark: [Portcullis]
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North, J.J. | 1991 | English Hammered Coinage: Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662 | London | Spink and Son Ltd | 159 | 2223 |
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