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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-057ED7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Evidence of reuse: Clipped

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
Period of reuse: POST MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.86 g
Diameter: 24.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 12th August 2018

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: Aberystwyth
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Charles I, Group G (N 2247, 2247/1)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with VI behind head.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS DG MA BR[...] HIB R[...]
Reverse description: Square shield over cross pattee moline.
Reverse inscription: CHRIS[T]O AVSPI[...] GNO [...]
Initial mark: Eye
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine