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COIN

Unique ID: DENO-720109

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: Exactly AD 1639
Date to: Exactly AD 1640

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 24.35 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 14th April 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E8313

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Charles I, Group F (N 2246)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left VI behind
Obverse inscription: CAROLV[S] D G MAG [B]RI [FR] ET HIB [RE]X
Reverse description: Shield over cross
Reverse inscription: [CHRIST]O [A]VSPICE REGNO
Initial mark: Triangle
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair