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COIN
Unique ID: ASHM-DDF61A
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A complete post-medieval copper-alloy farthing token of Charles I (1625-1649). Richmond 'round' type (not further defined; North 2275-2282). Ref: North 1991: 164.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1625
Date to: Circa AD 1636
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.3 g
Diameter: 15.2 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: ASHMBD639
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 Richmond or Maltravers farthing of Charles I
Obverse description: Crown with two sceptres in saltire
Obverse inscription: CARO.D.G.MAG.BRI
Reverse description: Crowned harp.
Reverse inscription: [...]R[...]REX
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
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: Childrey
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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