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COIN

Unique ID: DENO-CBBC27

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Evidence of reuse: Clipped

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 1645
Date to: Exactly AD 1646

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Diameter: 16 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st August 2016 - Wednesday 31st August 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E8494

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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, II behind head. Inner circle.
Obverse inscription: CAR[O]LVS D G M B F E[T H R]EX
Reverse description: Garlanded oval shield. Inner circle.
Reverse inscription: IVSTITIA T[HRON]VM FIRMAT
Initial mark: Sun
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair