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Unique ID: BERK-31901E
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A worn and damaged copper alloy post-medieval 'rose' farthing of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), dating to the period AD 1636-1644. Rose farthing Type 2, North N2291.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1636
Date to: Circa AD 1644
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 13.3 mm
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Other reference: OXPAS2016.523
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 2, single-arched crown (N 2291)
Obverse description: Single arched crown with two sceptres in saltire
Obverse inscription: (...)ROLV D G MA BRI
Reverse description: Single rose surmounted by a single arched crown
Reverse inscription: FRA ET HI REX
Initial mark: Crescent
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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