Summary
Pattern copper coin; Denomination: Farthing
Royal Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685)
The ship on the reverse was the Sovereign of the Seas, the largest ship in existance at the time.
Obverse Description
Forming a cross, a crowned rose, thistle, lis and harp; around, CAROLVS A CAROLO (lion passant)
Reverse Description
Three masted ship, the Sovereign of the Seas, sailing to left; around, QVATVOR MARIA VINDICO (translation: I claim the four seas)
Edge Description
In raised letters, MONETAE INSTAVRATOR + 1662 + (translation:Initiator of the coinage)
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1662 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London
The Royal Mint was in the Tower of London at this time and is usually referred to as the Tower Mint -
Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 6.32 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Peck, C. W. 1970. English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum., Peck 397 Pages
