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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-FA21A1

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: Exactly AD 1633
Date to: Exactly AD 1634

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 16.78 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 29th November 2012 - Monday 3rd 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, Group D (N 2254 - 2258)
Obverse description: Bust facing left with II behind. No inner circles.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G M BR ET H REX
Reverse description: Ornate oval shield. No inner circles.
Reverse inscription: IVSTITIA THRON[VM] FIRMA[T]
Initial mark: Portcullis
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine