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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-21FF09
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Milled threepence of Charles II (1660-1685), dated 1681
Obverse description: Bust laureate draped and cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS.II. DEI GRATIA
Reverse description: Three C's interlinked as monogram, crowned.
Reverse inscription: 16 81.MAG.BR.FRA.ET HIB.REX
Diameter: 17.9mm, Weight: 1.45gms, die axis: 6
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 1681
Date to: Exactly AD 1681
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.45 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 15th January 2019
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM42044
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Threepence
Ruler/issuer: Charles II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Threepence: Charles II (S 3385 - 3386)
Obverse description: Bust laureate draped and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS.II. DEI GRATIA
Reverse description: Three C's interlinked as monogram, crowned.
Reverse inscription: 16 81.MAG.BR.FRA.ET HIB.REX
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Crowle
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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