Record ID: IOW-209CB9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and corroded post-Medieval copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649). Type 2. Initial marks: crescent/crescent, 1636-1644 (North 1991: 165, ref: 2291). Obverse: CAROLV D.G MA.BRI.; Single arched crown with sceptres in saltire through it. Reverse: FRA ET HI REX; Single rose surmounted by a single arched crown. Diameter: 13.5mm. Weight: 0.71g. DA=12:12. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Saturday 14th April 2018
Last updated: Saturday 14th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.