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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-23C4EC

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 1643
Date to: Exactly AD 1644

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.61 mm
Weight: 0.84 g
Diameter: 17.02 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT E05663

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfgroat (silver)
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Parliament)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Halfgroat: Charles I, Group D (N 2254 - 2258)
Obverse description: Left-facing bust with single-arched crown and II behind head
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D . G [....]B REX
Reverse description: Oval shield
Initial mark: (P)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair