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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-B3F6D9

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 1660
Date to: Circa AD 1662

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 14.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th May 2016 - Sunday 15th May 2016

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Twopence
Ruler/issuer: Charles II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Halfgroat: Charles II (N 2770 - 2772)
Obverse description: Arched crowned bust left with II behind head. Bust goes to the edge of the coin. Legend starts in bottom left. Small dots around the edge of the coin.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G M B F & H REX
Reverse description: Square royal shield on cross moline.
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine