Record ID: CAM-DA3C88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn, slightly scratched, clipped and bent silver hammered penny of Charles I, 1625-49. Obverse shows would have shown a crowned bust left with I behind bust. This 'I' is now the only part of the obverse still visible. Obverse legend reads C[...] M.B.F[...]. Reverse shows royal oval garnished shield. Reverse legend reads [IUST]ITIA THR[ONUM FIRMA]T. Die axis is 12 o'clock, weight is 0.30g, diameter is 14.32mm. See Spink 2007, 42nd Ed. p.272, no.2845. This coin is likely to be a penny with bust, probably group B. No initial mark is visible.
Created on: Friday 29th June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 20th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Kesteven Area', grid reference and parish protected.