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Unique ID: DUR-A1AC5B
Object type certainty: Certain
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Incomplete, clipped, silver shilling of Charles I (AD1625-49)..
Group F, North 2231. im: Triangle 1639 - 40. Tower Mint.
Coin is worn but inscription is distinct. Clipping has removed part of legend.
Obverse: Portrait facing left with XII behind. Beaded internal and external border. I.M. triangle. Legend: CAROLUS D.G. MAG'BRY [ ] HIB.REX
Reverse: Square royal shield on cross fourchee. m.m. triangle. Legend: •CHRISTO__ AVS__CE•REGNO•
Coin is 31.66mm diameter, 0.85 mm thick and 5.9g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1639
Date to: Exactly AD 1640
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.85 mm
Weight: 5.9 g
Diameter: 31.66 mm
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Other reference: 414.11
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Shilling: Charles I, Group F (N 2231 - 2232)
Obverse description: Portrait facing left with XII behind. Prominent pointed beard, long hair and stellate lace motifs across chest. Beaded internal and external border.
Obverse inscription: CAROLUS D.G. MAG'BRI [ ]__HIB.REX
Reverse description: Square royal shield on cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: : •CHRISTO__ AVS__CE•REGNO•
Initial mark: triangle
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: NZ8016
Four figure Latitude: 54.53296662
Four figure longitude: -0.76522152
1:25K map: NZ8016
1:10K map: NZ81NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.