Record ID: IOW-5A7BB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649). Initial marks: illegible. Rose Type 1, 1636-1644. Tower mint (North 1991: 165, refs: 2287-2289). Obverse: [CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT]; Double arched crown with sceptres in saltire through it. Reverse: [FRAN ET HIB REX]; Double rose surmounted by a double arched crown. Diameter: 13.0mm. Weight: 0.62g. DA=12:6. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.