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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-021B91
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A post-medieval copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), rose farthing type 2, initial mark crescent, AD 1636-1644, North 2291.
This coin has suffered a loss at its circumference. It has also been perforated with an irregular hole towards the circumference. This does not appear to be a deliberate attempt to convert this coin into a jewellery item.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1636
Date to: Exactly AD 1644
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 14.8 mm
Width: 13.5 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.86 g
Diameter: 14.8 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 16727
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
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: CA[...]
Reverse description: Single rose surmounted by single arched crown
Reverse inscription: FRA ET . HI. REX
Initial mark: Crescent
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Sedgemoor (District)
To be known as: Cannington CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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