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Unique ID: SF-4EBC64
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper alloy Post-medieval rose farthing of Charles I, dating to the period 1625-49. Type 1c. Unclear initial mark.
North vol.I, 140, no.2289
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1625
Date to: Exactly AD 1649
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.74 mm
Weight: 0.63 g
Diameter: 13.28 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st March 2016
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
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 1, double-arched crown (N 2287-2290)
Obverse description: Double arched crown with two sceptres in saltire through it
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT
Reverse description: Single rose surmounted by a sdouble arched crown. Sceptres reach nearly to the edge of the coin. ?annulet after REX
Reverse inscription: FRAN ET HIB REX
Initial mark: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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