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Unique ID: LANCUM-F0927F
Object type certainty: Certain
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Halfgroat of Charles I halfgroat dating from 1639-49. Group D, Type 3a3. Minted under parliament; initial mark is a (R).
Obv: [CA]ROLVS [D G M B FR ET H REX]
Rev: IVSTI[TIA THRONVM FIRMAT]
NB: This is a rally find that was not seen by the FLO in person. Images and findspot information were kindly provided by the rally organiser.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1639
Date to: Circa AD 1649
Quantity: 1
Length: 17 mm
Width: 16 mm
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 20th April 2016
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Parliament)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Charles I, Group D (N 2254 - 2258)
Obverse description: crowned bust left with 1 behind
Obverse inscription: [CA]ROLVS [D G M B FR ET H REX]
Reverse description: oval garnished shield
Reverse inscription: IVSTI[TIA THRONVM FIRMAT]
Initial mark: (R)
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.