Numero oggetto
1999.31.6
Creatore
Descrizione
Coin, a silver shilling of Charles I. This coin is from a hoard of 251 coins found in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire on 23 October 1997 by Mr T. Smith, Mr F. Christopher and Mr J. Biddle, along with sherds from a small pottery jug.
The obverse shows a crowned bust of Charles I facing left with the numerals XII in right field. The reverse shows a quartered shield within a ring. English lions and fleur de lis sit in the top left and bottom right quarters, while in the top right is the Scottish lion rampant. The bottom left features an Irish harp. It features a star initial mark in both inscriptions and was minted at the Tower mint, London, 1640-1
Luogo di produzione
London
Data
1640 - 1641
Periodo di produzione
Mid 17th century
Nome oggetto
Materiale
Tecnica
Dimensioni
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