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Unique ID: WILT-6891A7
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A post medieval copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I, dating from AD 1636-1644. Obverse type double arched crown with two sceptres in saltire through it. Reverse type double rose surmounted by double arched crown. Rose Type 1. Initial mark illegible. Cf. North 1991 English Hammered Coins Vol II, p. 165, nos. 2287-88.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1636
Date to: Exactly AD 1644
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.66 g
Diameter: 13.7 mm
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Other reference: WHM 1578
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Farthing (Copper alloy)
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Copper rose farthing of Charles I, type 1, double-arched crown (N 2287-2290)
Obverse description: Double arched crown with two sceptres in saltire through it.
Obverse inscription: CARO[LVS D G MAG BRIT]
Reverse description: Double rose surmounted by double arched crown.
Reverse inscription: FRAN [ET HIB REX]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
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Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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