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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-9836BA

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
Date from: Exactly AD 1638
Date to: Exactly AD 1639

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.81 g
Diameter: 16.99 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: WHM 2014-55

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 (fourth) bust left, II behind bust.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G M [B] ET R[EX]
Reverse description: Garnished oval shield; no inner circles.
Reverse inscription: IVST[ITIA] THRONVM [FIR]MAT
Initial mark: Anchor
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock