Rights Holder: York Museums Trust
CC License:

View Zoom Download

---

Image use policy

Our images can be used under a CC BY attribution licence (unless stated otherwise).

COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-CA93D5

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
Weight: 4 g
Diameter: 28.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st October 2014 - Wednesday 7th January 2015

Personal details

This information is restricted for your access level.

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 E (N 2227 - 2230/3)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with mark of value XII behind
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS DG MA BR FR ET HI REX
Reverse description: Square shield over long cross pattee Moline
Reverse inscription: .CHRISTO. AVSPICE. REGNO.
Initial mark: Triangle
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine