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COIN
Unique ID: ESS-F31326
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649) dating from 1636-1649. The obverse shows a single arched crown with two sceptres in saltire through it. The obverse legend reads CAROLV D G [MA] BRI. Mint mark not discernable. The reverse shows a single rose surmounted by a single arched crown. The reverse legend reads FRA ET HI REX. This is a Rose Type 2, North no 2291. Die axis: 12 o'clock. Diameter: 14.11mm. Thickness: 0.97mm. Weight: 0.74g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1636
Date to: Exactly AD 1649
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.97 mm
Weight: 0.74 g
Diameter: 14.11 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st September 2012 - Sunday 30th September 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: CIMS OEF 7086
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: 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: FRA ET HI REX
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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