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COIN

Unique ID: LON-A76084

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1635
Date to: Circa AD 1636

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.72 g
Diameter: 15.6 mm

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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 of the King in profile facing left, II behind.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G M B [F ET H REX]
Reverse description: Oval garnished shield
Reverse inscription: IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT
Initial mark: Crown
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine