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Unique ID: CAM-30D693
Object type certainty: Certain
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A clipped post-medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (1625-1649), not further defined (North 2250-60). Ref: North 1991: 161-2.
Obverse shows an unclear crowned bust left, with a very clear II behind the head. Obverse legend is partially worn and reads CAROLV[S D G ROSA SI]NE S[PINA]. Reverse is very worn, an oval garnished shield just being discernable. Reverse legend reads [IVSTI]TIA TH[RONV]M FIRMA[T]. Die axis is 12 o'clock. Weight is 0.80g, diameter is 17.3mm, thickness is 0.5mm.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1625
Date to: Exactly AD 1649
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Charles I, not further defined (N 2248 - 2260)
Obverse description: Unclear crowned bust left, with a very clear II behind the head.
Obverse inscription: CAROLV[S D G ROSA SI]NE S[PINA]
Reverse description: A very worn, oval garnished shield.
Reverse inscription: [IVSTI]TIA TH[RONV]M FIRMA[T]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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North, J.J. | 1991 | English Hammered Coinage: Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662 | London | Spink and Son Ltd |