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COIN

Unique ID: OXON-08B6BD

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1636
Date to: Exactly AD 1644

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 0.99 g
Diameter: 13.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st October 2021 - Sunday 31st October 2021

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OMS receipt 2626

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Farthing (Copper alloy)
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Copper rose farthing of Charles I, type 2, single-arched crown (N 2291)
Obverse description: A single-arched crown with two sceptres in saltire through it
Obverse inscription: CAROLV D G MA BRI
Reverse description: Single rose surmounted by a single-arched crown
Reverse inscription: [FRAN ET HIB] REX
Initial mark: Unclear
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine