ESS-975278: A Post Medieval copper alloy rose farthing of Charles I (AD 1625-1649).

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Unique ID: ESS-975278

Object type certainty: Certain
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A Post Medieval copper alloy rose farthing of Charles I (AD 1625-1649). North Type 1 or 2, nos. 2288-2290. The obverse saltires appear to extend beyond the inner circle, though due to the amount of wear it is difficult to identify many other features. Minted at the Tower of London.

Dimensions: diameter: 14.12 mm; weight: 0.66g.

Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: CIMS
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.66 g
Diameter: 14.12 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OEF 7937

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, not further defined
Obverse description: Crown with sceptres in saltire formation behind. Saltire extends beyond inner circle.
Obverse inscription: [CAROLVS D G] MAG BRI[T]
Reverse description: Crowned rose.
Reverse inscription: FRA[N ET HIB REX]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Uttlesford (District)
Parish or ward: Elmdon (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL4837
Four figure Latitude: 52.01170049
Four figure longitude: 0.15505651
1:25K map: TL4837
1:10K map: TL43NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: CIMS
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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