Record ID: HESH-105FC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval silver half crown of Charles I (1625-1649) struck at the Truro Mint (Brooker collection 1016; North 2536), initial mark: Rose (1642-3). Ref: North 1991: 184; North and Preston-Morley (Brooker Collection) 1987; cf. Besly 1992: plate 10, E4. The coin is in very good condition and has the potential to be part of a larger group / hoard. Obverse: Small equstrian portrait of King holding sword sloping forward, relatively robust horse - kings head facing viewer CAROLVS D G [MA B]R FRA ET HI REX Reverse: Oblong garnished shield dividing C R either side …
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 27th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury', grid reference and parish protected.