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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-F2EB65

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: Circa AD 1639
Date to: Circa AD 1640

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.82 g
Diameter: 26 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 1960 - Thursday 31st December 1970

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Object Entry Form ALTCM 2136

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Charles I, Group F (N 2246)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left (double-arched crown), VI behind head.
Obverse inscription: CARO[LV]S D' G'. MAG.BRIT.:FRA ET.HI'R[E]X
Reverse description: Square royal shield over cross pattée moline.
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO.AVSP[IC]E.REGNNO.
Initial mark: Triangle
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock