BERK-31901E: Post-medieval coin: Rose farthing

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COIN

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 actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1636
Date to: Circa AD 1644

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 13.3 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2016.523

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
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

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Steventon

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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