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Unique ID: HAMP-89B5E4
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Post-Medieval rose farthing of Charles I (1625-49), type 2 (single-arched crown), dating to 1636-44. Crescent initial mark. North 2291.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1636
Date to: Circa AD 1644
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.96 g
Diameter: 14.28 mm
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Other reference: 2014/22; Winchester Museums Entry Form 3823
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Farthing (Copper alloy)
Ruler/issuer: Charles I of England
Mint or issue place: London (Tower under Charles I)
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 single-arched crown
Reverse inscription: FRA:ET.HI:REX
Initial mark: Crescent
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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North, J.J. | 1960 | English Hammered Coinage: Vol 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662 | London | Spink and Son | 2291 |