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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-B9B994
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper post-medieval farthing of Charles II, London mint (Spink 3394; AD 1672-1679)
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1672
Date to: Exactly AD 1679
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.48 g
Diameter: 22.6 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 4030
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Farthing (Copper alloy)
Ruler/issuer: Charles II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Farthing (copper): Charles II (S 3394)
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing left
Obverse inscription: [CAROLVS A CAROLO]
Reverse description: Britannia seated left
Reverse inscription: [BRITAN NIA]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Longcot
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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