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Unique ID: PUBLIC-E428C6
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A partially corroded post medieval copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-49) dating to c.1636-44. Obverse: crown with crossed sceptres CAROLVS DG MAG BRI Reverse: crowned rose [FRA(N)] ET HI[B(ER) REX] Diameter 13.4mm, thickness 0.85mm and weight 0.7g. (N.2292/3)
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1636
Date to: Circa AD 1644
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.85 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 13.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 30th November 2018
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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 3, sceptres below crown (N 2292-2293)
Obverse description: Crown with crossed sceptres that reach to edge of coin
Obverse inscription: CAROLVS DG MAG BRI
Reverse description: Crowned rose
Reverse inscription: [FRA(N)] ET HI[B(ER) REX]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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