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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-FC1E13

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1625
Date to: Circa AD 1649

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 24.8 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E06420

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Charles I, Group E (N 2242 - 2245)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with VI right
Obverse inscription: CAROLUS D G MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX
Reverse description: Square topped shield over cross moline
Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AUSPICE REGNO
Initial mark: Tun
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine