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Unique ID: DEV-88234D
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A Post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), dating to AD 1628-1629. Group D, Anchor initial mark, London mint. North (1991: 162) no. 2257.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1628
Date to: Exactly AD 1629
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 15.7 mm
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Other reference: SCC receipt: 019400
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Charles I, Group D (N 2254 - 2258)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left, II behind
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G M B F ET H REX
Reverse description: Oval garnished shield
Reverse inscription: IVSTIA THRONVM INFIRMAT
Initial mark: Anchor
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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