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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-F612A6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

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 1538
Date to: Exactly AD 1539

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.79 g
Diameter: 29.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th January 2017 - Sunday 15th January 2017

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: Charles I, Group E (N 2227 - 2230/3)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left, XII behind head
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G MA BR FR ET HIB REX
Reverse description: Square topped Royal shield over cross pattee moline
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Initial mark: Anchor
Degree of wear: Worn: fine