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Unique ID: YORYM-5C73A2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1679
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 5.5 g
Diameter: 22.7 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 30th July 2005
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Stamped
Denomination: Farthing (Copper alloy)
Ruler/issuer: Charles II of England
Category: Modern
Obverse description: Laureate male bust facing left, inscription around (starting at 7 o'clock)
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS A CAROLO
Reverse description: Female figure of Britannia sitting left, holding branch up in right hand, spear in left hand and leaning left arm on a shield. Inscription around and date in exergue.
Reverse inscription: Around: BRITANNIA<BR>
Exergue: 1679
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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