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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-16E6C7

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 1625
Date to: Exactly AD 1649

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.4 g
Diameter: 13.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 19th April 2014 - Saturday 19th April 2014

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Charles I, not further defined (N 2261 - 2273)
Obverse description: Crowned head facing left, I behind the head.
Obverse inscription: CAROL[ ]/[ ]EX
Reverse description: Garnished shield
Reverse inscription: IVSTITIA/THRON[ ]/[ ]RM/AT
Initial mark: Not visible
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair