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Unique ID: HESH-3FD06B
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625 - 1649). Minted at Aberystwyth. Initial mark uncertain. The coin has been badly worn so the legends are partially illegible and the bust is hardly visible.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1625
Date to: Circa AD 1649
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.62 g
Diameter: 16.6 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: Aberystwyth
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Charles I, Group B (N 2250, 2251)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left with value II behind.
Obverse inscription: [CAR]OLVS D G M B F ET [...]
Reverse description: Round shield possibly with plume.
Reverse inscription: IV[ST]ITIA THRONVM FIRMAT
Initial mark: Uncertain
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.