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A complete Copper alloy rose farthing of Charles I (Type 2) dating to the period AD 1636-1644. Obverse description: Single arched crown with two sceptres in saltire below. Obverse inscription: CAROLV D G MA BRI Reverse description: A single rose surmounted by a single arched crown. Reverse inscription: FRA ET HIB REX, North, N.2291. Dimensions: Diameter: 13.44mm, Thickness: 0.97mm and it weighs 0.75grams.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1636
Date to: Circa AD 1644
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.97 mm
Diameter: 13.44 mm
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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
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 below.
Obverse inscription: CAROLV D G MA BRI
Reverse description: Single rose surmounted by a single arched crown.
Reverse inscription: FRA ET HIB REX
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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