COIN

Unique ID: LVPL-E34E7C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

A large sub-triangular hole in the centre of the laureate crown reveals that this is a copper alloy plated copy. The copper alloy visible beneath has a mid-green patina. To the right of the drapery on the bust is an illegible symbol.

Find of note status

This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance

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 1676

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 12.4 g
Diameter: 34 mm

Discovery dates

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

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half crown
Ruler/issuer: Charles II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Halfcrown: Charles II (N 2759 - 2761)
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA
Reverse description: Crowned cruciform shield interlinked C’s in angles.
Reverse inscription: 1676 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine