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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-A34034
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver post-medieval halfgroat of Charles I. Rose initial mark, Tower mint (AD 1631-1632; North 2250).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1631
Date to: Exactly AD 1632
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.81 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 4275
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 B (N 2250, 2251)
Obverse description: Crowned (second) bust left. II behind.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G M B F [ET H(I) R]EX
Reverse description: Oval garnished shield.
Reverse inscription: [IVSTIT]IA THRO[NVM F]IRM[AT]
Initial mark: Rose
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: The Deverills
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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