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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-2EF722

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

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: Exactly AD 1644

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.62 g
Diameter: 14.1 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt no. 17630

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 through it.
Obverse inscription: [CARO]LV D G [MA] BRI
Reverse description: Single rose surmounted by single arched crown.
Reverse inscription: FRA ET HI R[EX]
Initial mark: Unclear
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair