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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-0A7B23

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: Circa AD 1639
Date to: Circa AD 1640

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 5.7 g
Diameter: 30.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 7th August 2014 - Thursday 7th August 2014

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: Charles I, Group F (N 2231 - 2232)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left, bearded with XII behind the head. Pellet stops in the legend.
Obverse inscription: CA[ROLV]S DG MAG BRIT FRA ET HIB REX
Reverse description: Royal shield divided by cross Moline. Pellet stops.
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO A[VSP]ICE [REG]NO
Initial mark: Triangle
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine