Record ID: NLM-3A1671
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
I have examined a coin reported found at Middle Rasen, Lincolnshire. It is a silver penny of King Charles I. It will therefore be of good silver, over 90% fine metal. The initial mark on the coin, which dates it, is not legible, but it was issued within the years c. 1632-4. Single coins are not normally eligible for consideration as Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act, but coins removed from currency by conversion into jewellery or other decorative function are so eligible. This coin has been pierced, fairly crudely, but in such a way that the king's head is upright, whi…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2021
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