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COIN
Unique ID: IOW-8AD42C
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A worn and clipped post-Medieval silver shilling of Charles I (1625-1649), minted at the Tower of London. Group F, initial marks: [P-in-brackets]/P-in-brackets, 1643-1644 (North 1991, 160, ref: 2232).
Obverse: CAROLVS [D G] MAG BRI FR [ET HIB REX], Crowned bust left with XII (mark of value) behind the head.
Reverse: ·CHRISTO [AVS]PIC[E RE]GNO, Square Royal shield.
Diameter: 29.8mm. Weight: 5.64g. DA=12:9.
North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1643
Date to: Exactly AD 1644
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.64 g
Diameter: 29.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 21st May 2017 - Sunday 21st May 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2017-2-113
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 Parliament)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: Charles I, Group F (N 2231 - 2232)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with XII (mark of value) behind the head
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS [D G] MAG BRI FR [ET HIB REX]
Reverse inscription: ·CHRISTO [AVS]PIC[E RE]GNO, Square Royal shield
Initial mark: P-in-brackets
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North, J.J. | 1991 | English Hammered Coinage: Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662 | London | Spink and Son Ltd | 160 | 2232 |
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