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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-D860BD

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

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 1645
Date to: Exactly AD 1645

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.2 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 15.42 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 17th October 2008 - Friday 17th October 2008

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Materials and construction

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

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, not further defined (N 2248 - 2260)
Obverse description: Crowned Bust facing left, behind head. "Eye" Mint mark in legend between REX and CAROLV.
Obverse inscription: CAROLV[...] REX
Reverse description: Oval Shield, very worn appearance.
Reverse inscription: Illegible through wear and clipping.
Initial mark: Eye (AD1645)
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair