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Unique ID: LANCUM-CBB11A
Object type certainty: Certain
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Shilling of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating from 1640-41. North's Group F (North 2232), star initial mark.
Obv: Crowned bust, of sixth (Briot) style, facing left, with denomination XII behind bust / [CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA] ET H REX
Rev: Royal shield over cross moline / CHRIST[O AVSPICE REGNO].
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1640
Date to: Circa AD 1641
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 4.65 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st May 2015
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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, of sixth (Briot) style, facing left, with denomination XII behind
Obverse inscription: [CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA] ET H REX
Reverse description: Royal shield over cross moline
Reverse inscription: CHRIST[O AVSPICE REGNO]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
No references cited so far.