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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-217C8B

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 1645
Date to: Circa AD 1645

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 15 mm

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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: Bust left with II behind head. Pellet stops.
Obverse inscription: CA[ ] D G [ ]T H REX
Reverse description: Garnished shield depicting the Arms of England.
Reverse inscription: [ ]ONVVM FIRMAT
Initial mark: Eye
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair