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COIN
Unique ID: BH-747D07
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy Maltravers Issue farthing of Charles I (1625-1649); minted at Ashby De La Zouche in 1645. The coin is bent, worn and corroded. It measures 16.6mm in diameter, 0.2mm thick and weighs 0.44g.
Class: Farthing
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1645
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.2 mm
Weight: 0.44 g
Diameter: 16.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 24th October 2009
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 10/21 - 48
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Copper Richmond or Maltravers farthing of Charles I
Obverse description: Crown over crossed sceptres, surrounded by inner circle.
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G [MAG BR]IT
Reverse description: Crowned harp, surrounded by inner circle.
Reverse inscription: [FR]AN ET HIB REX
Initial mark: A
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Baldock
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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