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Description: | A complete struck / hammered silver half groat of the Commonwealth period AD 1649 to AD 1660.The coin has been bent in two directions, forming an S shape. From the obverse, at an angle of 45 degrees from right to left, the lower third is bent backwards, and the upper third is bent forward. Bending coins in such a manner is often associated with 'love tokens' and was common during the later post-medieval period.The weight is 0.9g and the Diameter is 16.5mmReferenceSpink 2013 page 317 ref 3221North: 2728
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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