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COIN

Unique ID: DENO-9AF4C5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1649
Date to: Exactly AD 1660

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.89 g
Diameter: 16.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 17th October 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E8711

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Commonwealth of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Commonwealth (N 2728)
Obverse description: Shield of St. George within wreath formed of a palm and a laurel branch.
Reverse description: Conjoined shields of St. George and Ireland with mark of value above, II.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine