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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-5CA0D0
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy farthing of Charles I, (1625-1649).
Obverse: [CARO D G MAG] BRI; worn.
Reverse: FRA ET HIB REX; crowned harp.
Notes:
This coin was placed beneath another Charles I farthing, LVPL-5C86E7, and then pierced through the centre.
Find of note status
This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1625
Date to: Circa AD 1649
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.41 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 17.19 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st October 2011
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Copper rose farthing of Charles I, not further defined
Obverse description: Worn.
Obverse inscription: [CARO D G MAG] BRI
Reverse description: Crwoned harp
Reverse inscription: FRA ET HIB REX
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Antrobus
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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