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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-508367
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Halfgroat of Charles I (1625-1649), probably clipped, worn.
Obverse description: [bust left], II behind head.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS[--]M.B:F:ET H[-]
Reverse description: Shield or Cartouche of Arms of England, Scotland and Ireland
Reverse inscription: IVSTITIA[---]
Diameter: 15.8mm, Weight: 0.94gms, die axis: probably 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1625
Date to: Circa AD 1649
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.94 g
Diameter: 15.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM37310
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
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: [bust left], II behind head
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS[--]M.B:F:ET H[-]
Reverse description: Shield or Cartouche of Arms of England, Scotland and Ireland
Reverse inscription: IVSTITIA[---]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Scotter
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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