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Unique ID: IOW-DCBC58
Object type certainty: Certain
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An almost complete and slightly worn post-Medieval silver shilling of Charles II (1660-1685), dated 1675 (probably) on coin. No mark of value or inner circles (North 1991: 209, ref: 2762).
Obverse: CAROLVS·II·DEI·GRATIA; Laureate draped bust right.
Reverse: 75·MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB·REX·16; Cruciform crowned shields with interlocked C's in the angles.
Diameter: 25.4mm. Weight: 5.70g. DA=12:6.
North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1675
Date to: Exactly AD 1675
Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.7 g
Diameter: 25.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 23rd August 2017 - Wednesday 23rd August 2017
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Other reference: IOW2018-8-17
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: Charles II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Shilling: Charles II (N 2762 - 2764)
Obverse description: Laureate draped bust right
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS·II·DEI·GRATIA
Reverse description: Cruciform crowned shields with interlocked C's in the angles
Reverse inscription: 75·MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB·REX·16
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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North, J.J. | 1991 | English Hammered Coinage: Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662 | London | Spink and Son Ltd | 209 | 2762 |