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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-90A5B4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Milled fourpence of Charles II (1660-1685), dated 1679.
Obverse description: Bust laureate draped right.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS.II DEI.GRATIA
Reverse description: Monogram of four linked C's.
Reverse inscription: 16 [7]9.MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX.
Diameter: 19mm, Weight: 1.83gms, die axis: 12
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 1679
Date to: Exactly AD 1679
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.83 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st August 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM33671
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Fourpence
Ruler/issuer: Charles II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Fourpence: Charles II (S 3383 - 3384)
Obverse description: Bust laureate draped right
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS.II DEI.GRATIA
Reverse description: Monogram of four linked C’s.
Reverse inscription: 16 [7]9.MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Ashby cum Fenby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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