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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-5049AB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1639
Date to: Circa AD 1640

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.96 g
Diameter: 17.73 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 28th December 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 022435

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: Crowned bust facing left, Mark of value II behind.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS [D] G M B F ET H REX
Reverse description: Rounder shield - Royal Arms
Reverse inscription: IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT
Initial mark: Triangle
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine