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Unique ID: LON-F1570D
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A Post Medieval copper alloy rose farthing of Charles I (AD 1636-1644). The obverse depicts a crown with two sceptres in saltire through. The inscription is illegible but would have read a variant of CAROLUS D G MAG BRIT. The reverse depicts a double rose surmounted by a crown. The inscription is once again illegible, but would have read a variant of FRAN ET HIB REX. The coin is very worn and has a dark brown pattination with patches of black staining and damage around the edge. North (1975) nos. 2287-2293.
Dimensions: diameter: 12.98 mm; weight: 0.24g.
Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1626
Date to: Circa AD 1644
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.24 g
Diameter: 12.98 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Farthing (Copper alloy)
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: A crown with two sceptres in saltire through.
Obverse inscription: [CAROLUS D G MAG BRIT]
Reverse description: A double rose surmounted by a crown.
Reverse inscription: [FRAN ET HIB REX]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TQ3680
Four figure Latitude: 51.50258022
Four figure longitude: -0.04195915
1:25K map: TQ3680
1:10K map: TQ38SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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