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COIN HOARD
Unique ID: LVPL-9BB78E
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published 
A possible scattered hoard of four post-medieval coins of various denominations, three of Charles I and one of James I.
Coin 1:- A Group III Halfcrown of Charles I of the Tower Mint under Charles AD 1634-1635 as evidenced by Bell mark (Spink 2773, North 2209). Coin is slightly worn on both faces, particularly at the king's head. Possible deliberate scratch at this point.
Obverse:- King, mounted on horse riding left, sword in hand . Beaded border around. Legend 'CAROLVS D G MA BR FR ET HI REX'
Reverse:- A garnished, quartered oval shield bearing the arms of England, Ireland and Scotland. Legend around 'CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO'
Height:- 34.2mm
Width:- 34.5mm
Thickness:- 2.1mm
Weight:- 14.7g
Die alignment 6 o' clock
Coin 2:- A shilling of Charles I (Spink 2971, North 2439) , minted in Oxford and dated AD 1642. Bust is exceedingly worn compared ti surrounding lettering and details. Plume initial mark.
Obverse:- Bust of Charles I to left, XII behind. Legend around 'CAROLVS D G MAG BR FR ET HI REX'
Reverse:- Declaration type reverse with three oxford plumes above, dated 1642, 'RELIG PROT/ LEG ANG/LIBER PAR/1642' Legend around 'EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI'
Length:- 30.9mm
Width:- 30.7mm
Thickness:- 1.2mm
Weight:- 6.0g
Die alignment 5 o' clock
Coin 3:- A Group D Shilling of Charles I, Crown initial mark, indicating date of AD 1635-1636 (Spink 2791, North 2241). Less worn than other examples of Charles I in this hoard, but cross scratched through bust.
Obverse:- Head of Charles left, 'XII' behind. X shaped scratch at 12-6 and 3-9 running through portrait and legend. Legend 'CAROLVS D G MA BR FR ET HI REG'
Reverse:- Garnished and quartered shield with arms of England, Scotland and Ireland. Legend around has apparent error in CHRISTO with multiple uprights to T. 'CHRISTO AVSPICE [RE]GNO'.
Length:- 27.7mm
Width:- 28.3mm
Thickness:-1mm
Weight:- 5.4g
Die alignment 4 o'clock
Coin 4:- A shilling of James I, Thistle mint mark giving date of AD 1603-1604 (Spink 2645/2645A/2646, hard to identify due to wear of bust, North most likely 2073). Again bust is considerably more worn than lettering.
Obverse:- Bust of James I to right, legend around. Beaded border. The face has been scratched, with seeming intent, multiple times. Legend around 'IACOBVS D G ANG SCO FRA ET HIB REX'
Reverse:- A quartered flat topped shield with the arms of Scotland, Ireland and England. Beaded border. Legend 'EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR IN[I]MICI'
Length:-31.2mm
Width:-30.8mm
Thickness:-0.9mm
Weight:-5.6g
Die alignment 12 o'clock
Notes:
As these coins are formed of silver, were produced over 300 years ago, of similar dates, and were found associated together in one small area, it is probable they are a scattered hoard and consequently come under the jurisdiction of the Treasure Act (1996).
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Whitchurch Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2019T136
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 4
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 30th November 2018 - Saturday 1st April 2017
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2019T136
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Prees
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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