LANCUM-BAE54C: A silver Charles I type 1c Richmond copper farthing, date is 1625-34. N 2277.

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COIN

Unique ID: LANCUM-BAE54C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver Charles I type 1c Richmond copper farthing, Ob legend reads as CARO D G MAG BRIT and the rev reads as FRA ET HIB REX. Initial mark is a lis demi on both sides, date is 1625-34 (N 2277). The diameter is 16mm and the weight 0.50g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1625
Date to: Circa AD 1634

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 16 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 6th October 2014

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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 Richmond or Maltravers farthing of Charles I
Obverse inscription: CARO D G MAG BRIT
Reverse inscription: FRA ET HIB REX
Initial mark: lis demi on both sides
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
To be known as: FOXLEY

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

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Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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