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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-FDC051

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: Exactly AD 1660
Date to: Exactly AD 1685

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 11.24 g
Diameter: 34.89 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 9th June 2014 - Monday 20th October 2014

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half crown
Ruler/issuer: Charles II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Halfcrown: Charles II (N 2759 - 2761)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left. Inner circle. XXX behind the bust.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS II D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX
Reverse description: Square shield on cross fleury. Inner circle.
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Initial mark: Crown
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine