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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-B8433C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: CIMS
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1649
Date to: Circa AD 1660

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.49 g
Diameter: 13.75 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OEF 7875

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Commonwealth of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Penny: Commonwealth (N 2729)
Obverse description: Shield of St George within a wreath.
Reverse description: Shield of St George to left and shield of Ireland to right.
Reverse inscription: . I .
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine