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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-58955A

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 1625
Date to: Exactly AD 1649

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.65 g
Diameter: 25.16 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th March 2016 - Sunday 6th March 2016

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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
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Charles I, not further defined (N 2235 - 2247/1)
Obverse description: Bust facing left with VI behind. No inner circle.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G MA BR FR ET HI REX
Reverse description: Ornate oval shield. No inner circle.
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair